Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread (Print version)

Crisp-edged garlic bread with a buttery center, gooey mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley, ready in about 25 minutes.

# Ingredients:

For the bread

01 - 1 (14-16 oz) French or Italian loaf, about 12-14 inches long
02 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

For the topping

08 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/3 cup (30 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
02 - Cut the loaf in half lengthwise. Set both halves on the baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
03 - In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon parsley until evenly combined.
04 - Spread the garlic butter over the cut sides of the bread, reaching the edges. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
05 - Uncover the bread. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over both halves, then add Parmesan and red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Return to the oven uncovered and bake for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Broil for 1 minute for deeper browning if desired.
07 - Sprinkle with more parsley, rest for 2 minutes, then cut into 8 pieces and serve warm.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served hot, within 10 minutes of baking.
02 - Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic for a milder flavor.
03 - Broiling is optional but gives the cheese browned spots.

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