Description
Quick and easy garlic cheese bread with a golden, bubbly cheese topping and soft, buttery interior — perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf country French bread
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic, mayonnaise, cheddar, and mozzarella until well combined.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each bread half.
- Broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Let cool slightly to set the cheese, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Customize with different cheeses or herbs for variation.
- Prepare topping in advance and refrigerate until ready to broil.
- Freezes well for quick reheating later.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
