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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cultural Context

Cheesy garlic bread has its roots in Italian cuisine, often served as an appetizer or side dish. It embodies the rustic charm of Italian cooking, where simple ingredients like bread, garlic, and cheese come together to create a comforting treat. Today, it enjoys global popularity, often found in pizzerias and casual dining establishments, with variations that include different cheeses and herbs.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 round sourdough loaf
4 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dehydrated minced onion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
6 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often cheaper.

1

Cut the round sourdough loaf in a diamond crisscross pattern without cutting all the way through.

2

In a pan over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of salted butter and 1/2 cup of olive oil.

3

Add 3 minced garlic cloves and a pinch of crushed red pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon) to the pan.

4

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of dehydrated minced onion and mix.

5

After warming for about 45 seconds, add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley and turn off the heat.

6

Let the garlic butter sauce sit to allow flavors to meld.

7

Finely slice 6 ounces of low-moisture mozzarella cheese and insert it into the cuts of the bread.

8

Brush the exterior of the bread with the garlic butter sauce.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for at least 20 minutes until the cheese is melty and the exterior is golden-brown.

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Garlic Cheese BreadCheesy Bread
Local Name: Pane all'aglio e formaggio

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