Roasted Garlic & Cheese Bread
Roasted Garlic & Cheese Bread
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 2 garlic heads, whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Bread
- 1 crusty bread, 1-pound loaf, such as baguette or Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the garlic heads by slicing off the top 1/4 inch to expose the cloves. Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Drizzle each garlic head with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Wrap the garlic heads tightly in the foil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cloves are very soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the softened garlic cloves from their skins into a small bowl. Mash the roasted garlic with a fork until it forms a paste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In the same bowl, combine the mashed roasted garlic with the softened unsalted butter. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the sliced bread halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Evenly spread the roasted garlic butter mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over the buttered bread. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake in the 400°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, slice into individual portions, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Roasted Garlic & Cheese Bread
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 2 garlic heads, whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Bread
- 1 crusty bread, 1-pound loaf, such as baguette or Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the garlic heads by slicing off the top 1/4 inch to expose the cloves. Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Drizzle each garlic head with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Wrap the garlic heads tightly in the foil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cloves are very soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the softened garlic cloves from their skins into a small bowl. Mash the roasted garlic with a fork until it forms a paste.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In the same bowl, combine the mashed roasted garlic with the softened unsalted butter. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the sliced bread halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Evenly spread the roasted garlic butter mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over the buttered bread. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake in the 400°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, slice into individual portions, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min