Garlic Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4-6 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic powder as a substitute)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 large loaf of French or Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
3. Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
4. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both halves of the bread.
5. If you’re adding cheese, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the butter spread, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into pieces. Serve warm.

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