Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Butter Bread
Warm, fragrant, and impossibly cheesy, this garlic parsley butter bread is the perfect side for pasta night or a weekend snack, coming together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter; margarine may alter the flavor.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh minced garlic delivers best flavor.
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Flat-leaf parsley is recommended.
For the Bread
- 1 loaf mozzarella bread Any sturdy loaf that can be halved works.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella is ideal.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cut the mozzarella bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, covering the buttered surface.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
If edges brown too fast, lower the oven to 350°F and bake a few minutes longer. For extra crispy edges, bake on a preheated baking sheet or a pizza stone.