Description
Indulge in the ultimate cheesy garlic experience with this Epic Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe. Loaded with flavorful garlic butter and a trio of melted cheeses, this pull-apart bread is perfect for sharing at any gathering or as a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1 large French bread loaf or Italian loaf
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf into 1-inch sections without cutting all the way through.
- Make the garlic butter: Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill the bread: Spread garlic butter inside each cut, then stuff with cheeses and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 15 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Serve warm and pull apart the slices for a cheesy garlic treat!
Notes
- Add cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
