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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 loaf bread
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Slice the bread in half lengthwise.

3

Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a bowl.

4

Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

5

Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese generously on top.

6

Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes.

8

Switch to broil and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

10

Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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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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