Description
Crispy-edged, buttery bread loaded with melty cheese and fresh garlic aroma.
Ingredients
- French baguette (sliced)
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Butter (softened)
- Garlic (minced)
- Parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over each bread slice.
- Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or alongside pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian herbs to the garlic butter.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on personal preference.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg