Description
This recipe for Toasted Garlic Bread is a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish. The combination of garlic, butter, and melted mozzarella cheese on toasted Italian bread creates a flavorful snack that will please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, crushed garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet.
- Assemble the garlic bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the cut sides of the bread.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the garlic butter.
- Toast in the oven: Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice the toasted garlic bread into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding toppings like fresh herbs, chopped tomatoes, or cooked bacon before toasting the bread.
- For a crispier texture, broil the garlic bread for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Garlic bread, appetizer, Italian cuisine, easy recipe, mozzarella cheese