🧀 Cheesy Bread (Garlic Cheese Bread)
This Cheesy Bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dripping with buttery garlic flavor and gooey melted cheese. It’s the ultimate side dish for pasta night, pizza night, soups, or just pulling apart while it’s still hot from the oven.
Simple ingredients, quick prep, and irresistible results every single time.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: ~220 kcal per serving
🛒 Ingredients
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1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
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1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack (optional, for extra flavor)
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt, to taste
Optional Toppings:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Red pepper flakes
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Garlic powder (for extra punch)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Place the bread halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix together:
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Softened butter
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Minced garlic
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Italian seasoning
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Pinch of salt
Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of bread, all the way to the edges.
3️⃣ Load Up the Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the buttered bread.
Add cheddar or Monterey Jack if using, then finish with Parmesan.
👉 This cheese blend gives you stretch, flavor, and a golden top.
4️⃣ Bake Until Melty
Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
For a golden, slightly crispy top, switch oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes—watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
5️⃣ Slice & Serve
Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Slice into sticks or squares and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Cheesy bread pairs perfectly with:
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Spaghetti, lasagna, or Alfredo 🍝
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Tomato soup or creamy soups 🥣
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Pizza night sides 🍕
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Dipping into marinara or ranch
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As a base for pizza bread toppings
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
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Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until warm and crispy
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Avoid microwaving if you want to keep the bread crisp