Description
A delightful combination of crispy, golden crust and gooey cheese goodness, perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (Italian or French)
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
- 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
- Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush this mixture onto the cut sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy crust, place the bread under the broiler for the last minute. Customize with additional toppings like diced tomatoes or olives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg