Cheesy Garlic Bread π§π§π
Ingredients:
β’ 1 loaf of French bread or baguette, sliced in half lengthwise
β’ Β½ cup unsalted butter, softened
β’ 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
β’ 1Β½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
β’ Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
β’ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
β’ 1 teaspoon dried parsley (plus extra for garnish)
β’ ΒΌ teaspoon salt
β’ Β½ teaspoon black pepper
β’ 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
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Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
β’ Set your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
β’ In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
β’ Spread the mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
3. Add the Cheese:
β’ Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the bread.
4. Bake Until Golden:
β’ Place the bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
β’ Bake for 10-12 minutes, then switch to broil mode for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
5. Garnish & Serve:
β’ Sprinkle extra fresh parsley on top and serve hot!
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Tips:
βοΈ For extra crispiness, brush the bread with olive oil before spreading the garlic butter.
βοΈ Want a spicy kick? Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mix.
βοΈ Serve with marinara sauce for dipping!
π₯ Enjoy your homemade cheesy garlic bread! ππ§π§