Description
Comfort-packed garlic bread with melted Parmesan and cheddar showcases classic Italian-American flavor combinations. Crisp edges, gooey center, and robust garlic notes promise delightful satisfaction for serious bread enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread (about 14 oz / 400 g), cut in half lengthwise
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a fiery 400°F (200°C), setting the stage for a culinary adventure.
- Bread Transformation: Bisect the loaf lengthwise, creating a pristine flavor foundation, and position cut-sides upward on an aluminum foil-lined baking tray.
- Flavor Fusion: Craft a tantalizing butter elixir by melding melted salted butter with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, then lavishly coat bread surfaces.
- Cheese Enchantment: Whisk mayonnaise, mozzarella, and parsley into a harmonious blend, spreading edge-to-edge for maximum flavor intensity.
- Initial Baking: Cocoon the bread in foil, sealing in aromatics, and bake for 10 minutes to allow flavors to intertwine and develop depth.
- Final Flourish: Unveil the bread, cascade parmesan cheese across the surface, and return to the oven uncovered for 5 minutes until the cheese metamorphoses into a golden, effervescent crust.
- Crisp Perfection: Briefly broil to achieve a tantalizing golden-brown exterior, exercising vigilant observation to prevent charring.
- Serving Ritual: Pause momentarily to let the bread settle, then slice into sumptuous segments and present while radiating warmth and irresistible fragrance.
Notes
Prevent Burning Carefully: Cover the bread with foil during initial baking to lock in moisture and prevent edges from charring too quickly.
Cheese Melting Technique: Spread mozzarella mixture evenly to ensure consistent melting and prevent dry or burned patches.
Temperature Control: Watch closely during broiling stage – just 1-2 minutes can transform golden-brown cheese into bitter, burnt topping.
Flavor Enhancement Tip: Let bread rest briefly after baking to allow cheese and butter to settle, creating more intense and harmonious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg