Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
No matter what kind of bread you use, or which combination of cheeses you decide upon, this cheesy garlic bread delivers the most satisfying flavors and textures every single time.Â
- Yield: Serves 6 to 8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
One, 1-lb. loaf (weight is approximate) of French, Italian, or Ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise
1.5 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (or just one, if you want to be conservative)
2 scallions/green onions, roughly chopped
1 cup fresh Italian parsley, loosely packed
6 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (feel free to add more, if you want it really cheesy)
6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust the rack to the middle position.
- Place the bread halves onto a large baking sheet (it’s okay if they hang over a little).
- In a food processor, add the soft butter, garlic, scallions, and cheeses. Process until smooth. Spread this buttery cheese mixture all over the cut surface of the bread halves, using as much or as little as you like, to create a thick layer of buttery, cheesy goodness. (I sometimes have extra, depending on the size of the bread I’m using, which is fine. This mixture will keep in the fridge for you for about a week).Â
- Bake, uncovered, until the butter is melted, slightly gooey, and just barely beginning to brown; about 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into slices (or not), and serve warm. (p.s. this makes killer sandwiches)