A crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality Cheesy Garlic Bread made with the perfect garlic butter and a gooey cheese blend that bakes to golden, bubbly perfection. Great for pasta nights, potlucks, and family dinners.
1loaf French or Italian bread- Ciabatta or sourdough also work
½cupUnsalted butter- Room temperature
4clovesGarlic- Fresh, minced
2tablespoonFresh parsley- Chopped
½teaspoonSalt- Adjust if using salted butter
¼teaspoonBlack pepper- Freshly ground
1tablespoonOlive oil- For smoother butter spread
1cupMozzarella cheese- Shredded
¼cupParmesan cheese- Grated
¼cupProvolone cheese- Shredded
¼cupRomano cheese- Shredded
1teaspoonItalian seasoning- Optional, for topping
½teaspoonRed pepper flakes- Optional, for heat
Fresh herbs- Optional garnish (parsley, basil)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F so it’s ready while you prep the garlic bread.
Cut the bread in half lengthwise and score diagonal cuts without slicing through.
Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Let the butter sit briefly, then spread it generously over the bread, including into the cuts.
Top the bread with the cheese blend, wrap in foil, bake 10 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbly.
Let the bread cool slightly, then slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.