Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 2 heads Fresh garlic (Halved for roasting)
• 8 tbsp Butter (Very softened)
• Salt (To taste; also use a pinch when roasting the garlic)
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Oil (For drizzling over the garlic)
• 1 tsp Red chili flakes (For the garlic butter)
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic (Finely minced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped; for the garlic butter)
• 1 loaf Sourdough bread or Italian bread (Sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (Freshly chopped; for finishing)
• 1 tsp Red chili flakes (For finishing)
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the halved garlic heads on foil, drizzle them with the oil, and add a pinch of salt. Wrap the garlic securely in the foil.

2. 2

   Bake the wrapped garlic at 400°F for 40–50 minutes, until the cloves are soft. Let the garlic cool, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins.

3. 3

   Mash the roasted garlic with the very softened butter, finely minced fresh garlic, salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and chopped parsley until the mixture is smooth.

4. 4

   Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides.

5. 5

   Bake the buttered bread at 400°F for 6 minutes, until the butter is melty and the bread is golden.

6. 6

   Remove the bread from the oven and top it with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Return the bread to the oven and bake for another 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Broil the bread for 1–2 minutes, until the edges are crispy.

9. 9

   Finish with the freshly chopped parsley and additional red chili flakes. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify a broiler temperature or an exact loaf weight. Watch closely during broiling because the edges can brown quickly.

Nutrition per serving

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