Garlic Cheese Bread
A delightful comfort food that transforms ordinary bread into a mouthwatering dish topped with garlic butter and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 to 5 slices slices of bread (whole wheat, brown, multigrain, or white)
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic (peeled, minced, or grated)
- 100 grams mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, processed, or a mix)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Add more or less to suit your taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) For a bit of heat
- 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano Or any dried herbs you like
- Salt Only if using unsalted butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Slice the chosen bread into pieces about 0.75 inches thick.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with minced garlic and add salt if using unsalted butter.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously on each slice of bread.
- Top each slice with grated cheese, using mozzarella, cheddar, or any preferred cheese.
- Sprinkle ground black pepper, red chili flakes, and oregano over the cheese.
Baking
- Place the prepared bread slices on a baking tray and bake for 5 to 6 minutes until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- Allow the garlic cheese bread to cool slightly before serving and enjoy it hot.
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Notes
Serve with tomato ketchup, marinara sauce, or garlic mayonnaise. Experiment with different cheeses or herbs to personalize your garlic cheese bread.