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Garlic Bread with Mozzarella

Crispy crusty Italian bread spread with rich garlic butter and baked under a thick layer of melted mozzarella cheese.

22 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 Italian bread loaf, halved
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Spread the butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of 1 halved Italian bread loaf.

  4. 4

    Top evenly with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.

  5. 5

    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling, then slice and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Garlic Bread with Mozzarella dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Garlic Bread with Mozzarella gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 Italian bread loaf, halved. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Garlic Bread with Mozzarella keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Garlic Bread with Mozzarella?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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