Description
This Epic Stuffed Garlic Bread is a delicious, cheesy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Made with a large Italian or French loaf, it is stuffed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture and a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Baked to golden perfection and finished with fresh parsley, this bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large loaf Italian or French bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheeses and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the stuffed garlic bread evenly.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet for easy topping application and baking.
- Make garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Spread the mixture: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of both bread halves to infuse the bread with rich garlic flavor.
- Add cheeses: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the bread halves, then finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top for added depth of flavor.
- Bake the bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Broil for browning: Switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly brown and crisp the cheese topping, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the bread from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, slice into serving pieces, and serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon, pepperoni, or sautéed mushrooms into the cheese layer before baking.
- To make a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
