Creamy Garlic Mozzarella Toasted Bread Recipe
Toast your taste buds with this easy-to-make Toasted Garlic Bread recipe featuring warm Italian bread slathered with a fragrant garlic butter spread, topped with melted mozzarella and seasoned with oregano for an irresistible, crispy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
Garlic Butter Spread
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the garlic bread.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, crushed garlic, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a fragrant garlic butter spread.
- Slice Bread: Slice the Italian bread loaf into thick slices, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in width, ensuring the bread pieces are easy to handle and toast evenly.
- Spread Garlic Butter: Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture onto one side of each bread slice, making sure each slice is evenly coated.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered side of each slice for a melt-in-your-mouth cheesy topping.
- Bake Bread: Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, cheese side up, and place in the preheated oven. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the garlic bread to cool slightly before serving warm as a delicious appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the garlic bread for the last 1-2 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs like parsley or basil for enhanced flavor.
- This garlic bread pairs excellently with pasta dishes and salads.
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger garlic flavor, or roasted garlic for a milder, sweeter taste.
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