Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the loaf into a grid pattern, slicing nearly through but not completely apart.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and Italian herbs.
- Gently fan out the bread and insert cheese between the cuts.
- Place on a baking sheet and brush with herb butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cuts are not all the way through to keep the loaf intact.
- You can add cooked bacon or jalapenos for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg