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Slices of cheesy garlic bread recipe topped with molten mozzarella and rich double-garlic bone marrow butter.

The Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Experience steakhouse-quality depth at home with this perfectly crispy and gooey garlic bread. Featuring a unique double-garlic method and a golden mozzarella crust, it is the perfect side for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian-American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Bread knife

Ingredients
 

  • 1 loaf Bread loaf approx 30cm long
  • 100 g Unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 250 g Mozzarella cheese grated
  • Parsley for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Prep the oven and the loaf

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). A gentle start ensures the bread toasts perfectly without scorching the delicate garlic aroma.
  • Slice the bread loaf in half horizontally, similar to opening a book. Try to create two even halves so they toast at the same rate.

Mix the garlic butter and soak the bread

  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, minced garlic, and salt. If the butter is firm, warm it slightly until it is glossy and pours easily.
  • Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread. Use a brush or the back of a spoon to spread it all the way to the edges to prevent dry corners.

Bake, then melt the cheese

  • Place the buttered bread in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the center has absorbed the butter.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (390°F) and cover the bread generously with the grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 7 to 10 minutes. Watch closely for bubbling pockets and light golden spots on the cheese.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, slice into hearty pieces, and serve immediately while the cheese is gooey.

Notes

Safety Tip: Store any prepared garlic butter in the refrigerator promptly. Garlic in oil or butter can support the growth of harmful bacteria if left at room temperature.
Pro Tip: For the best texture, grate your mozzarella from a block. Pre-shredded cheese is often coated in starch, which can result in a chalky melt rather than a smooth stretch.
Steakhouse Twist: To achieve a professional flavor profile, stir a small amount of roasted garlic paste or beef tallow into your butter mixture before spreading.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword cheesy garlic bread recipe, easy side dish, steakhouse garlic bread
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