🧄🍞 Cheesy Garlic Herb Bread (Crispy & Soft)
🛒 Ingredients
- Bread loaf (unsliced)
- Butter (softened)
- Garlic (minced)
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Fresh parsley or rosemary (chopped)
- Salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
- 🔪 Prepare the bread
➡️ Place the loaf on a board and cut diagonal slices across the top, then repeat in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern.
➡️ Be careful not to cut all the way through; keep the base intact. - 🧈 Make the garlic butter
➡️ In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped herbs, and a pinch of salt.
➡️ Stir until smooth and evenly combined. - 🧄 Stuff the bread
➡️ Gently open each cut section and spread the garlic butter deep into the cracks.
➡️ Make sure every pocket gets coated for maximum flavor. - 🧀 Add the cheese
➡️ Stuff shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan into all the cuts.
➡️ Don’t hold back—this is what makes it extra gooey and delicious! - 🔥 Bake to perfection
➡️ Wrap the bread loosely in foil and place it in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F).
➡️ Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts.
➡️ Open the foil and bake for another 5–10 minutes until the top turns golden and crispy. - 🌿 Final touch
➡️ Remove from oven and sprinkle extra fresh herbs on top.
➡️ Serve warm and pull apart easily!
❓ Q/A
- Q: Can I use different cheese?
➡️ Yes! Cheddar or a cheese blend works great for a richer taste. - Q: How do I store leftovers?
➡️ Wrap in foil and refrigerate. Reheat in the oven to keep it crispy. - Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
➡️ Yes! Prepare everything, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.