Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
Cheesy garlic bread made with cream cheese can transform your dinner bread from boring to delicious! It's so easy to make - just spread creamy, cheesy garlic with a hint of heat on French bread.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of Italian Baguette or French Bread
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, nearly melted
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- parsley for garnish
Directions
Recipe instructions Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Cut the bread lengthwise to create two long pieces. Place the bread, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 3
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Spread or pour the mixture evenly over each bread half.
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Step 4
Put the bread back together (with the cut and buttered sides together), cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
While the bread is baking, mix cream cheese, parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 6
Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and turn it to broil.
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Step 7
Open the bread and place it with the cut sides facing upwards on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a spatula to spread the cheese mixture on the cut sides of the bread. Then, sprinkle grated mozzarella on top.
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Step 8
Finally, leave the bread open faced and broil it. Place the dish in the oven, about 4-6 inches away from the broiler. Heat for around 2-3 minutes or until the cheese turns bubbly and brown. Keep checking closely as this process happens quickly.
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Step 9
Take out of the oven and let it cool down slightly before cutting into slices. Top off with some parsley and serve while still warm.
