Roasted Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened; 1 stick)
• 8 garlic cloves (8–10 cloves)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup olive oil (for roasting the garlic)
• 1 tsp red chili pepper (diced; alternatively, use 1 teaspoon red chili flakes)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 0.5 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 baguette
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Place the garlic cloves and 1/2 cup olive oil in an oven-safe bowl.

3. 3

   Bake the garlic for 30–35 minutes, or until it is soft.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the softened butter, baked garlic cloves, diced red chili pepper (or red chili flakes), salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.

5. 5

   Mix until the garlic mixture is smooth and well combined.

6. 6

   Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.

7. 7

   Spread a generous amount of the garlic mixture onto both cut sides of the baguette.

8. 8

   Top the two baguette halves with the fresh mozzarella cheese.

9. 9

   Bake both halves for about 15–20 minutes, until toasted.

Notes

The source does not specify whether the baguette should be placed cut-side up during the final bake; arrange it so the spread and cheese remain exposed. Salt and pepper quantities are to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• side dish
• vegetarian
• baked
• bread
• garlic
• cheesy
• Italian-inspired