Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Bread Base

01 - 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise

→ Garlic Butter Spread

02 - 120 g unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic paste
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Cheese Topping

07 - 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

→ Dipping Sauces

09 - 240 ml warmed marinara or pizza sauce
10 - 240 ml nacho cheese or homemade cheese sauce

# Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - Heat oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange bread halves, cut side facing up, on the tray.
03 - Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly over the cut surfaces of the bread.
04 - Generously scatter shredded mozzarella over the buttered bread. Add grated Parmesan if desired.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.
06 - Broil bread for an additional 1 to 2 minutes if a deeper golden crust is preferred, monitoring to avoid burning.
07 - Cut the hot cheesy garlic bread into serving pieces. Present with marinara and cheese sauces for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - For intensified garlic flavor, use roasted garlic in the butter spread.
02 - Incorporate provolone, cheddar, or asiago cheese for variation.
03 - Add red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
04 - For a vegan adaptation, use plant-based butter and cheeses.
05 - Bread can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and baked just before serving.
06 - Try different breads like sourdough or ciabatta for alternative texture.

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