Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Bread:
- Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise, creating two long halves.
- Make the Garlic Butter:
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix until well blended.
- Spread the Garlic Butter:
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings:
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the garlic butter.
- Follow with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the cheese.
- Bake the Bread:
- Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Serve:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Slice the bread into pieces and serve warm.
Enjoy your mouthwatering garlic mozzarella bread!