Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)).

2. 2

   Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the individual cloves. Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Wrap the garlic tightly in the foil and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, fragrant, and golden brown.

   Start 40-minute timer
4. 4

   Once roasted, let the garlic cool slightly. Squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins into a small mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Add the softened butter, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the roasted garlic. Mash and mix thoroughly until a smooth paste forms.

6. 6

   Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place both halves on a baking sheet.

7. 7

   Spread the roasted garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the bread, ensuring even coverage to the edges.

8. 8

   Top the buttered bread with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Bake at 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra color, broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

   Start 10-minute timer
10. 10

    Remove from the oven, slice into thick pieces, and serve warm.