This Easy Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread is really quick and easy to make and delicious as a side with your favorite pasta dinner or to accompany your appetizers during football season. A nice layer of Mozzarella cheese between slices of Italian bread, spread with homemade garlic butter with herbs comes together deliciously. This cheesy goodness is always a crowd-pleaser.
We enjoyed this garlicky bread the other night when we had Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake for dinner. The kids love any type of cheesy bread but this stuffed cheesy garlic bread recipe is their favorite.
It's the perfect side for pasta, or as an appetizer dipped in marinara sauce. Is the really anything better than melty cheese?
Ingredients
- Italian or French loaf of bread
- Butter - should be at room temperature but not too soft. If it's a hot day, set it in a cooler spot as it comes to room temperature.
- Olive oil - good quality extra virgin olive oil is best for flavor.
- Fresh garlic
- Italian Seasoning
- Mozzarella cheese, sliced - buy the fresh mozzarella that is in the shape of a ball and either packed in liquid or vacuum packed, not the pre-sliced cheese.
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
Step by Step Instructions
You can find a recipe card with full ingredients, amounts required and step by step written instructions at the bottom of this page. Below are a few visual pictures to help you along the way as you're making the recipe and tips for success.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine butter, olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic and ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until it is well mixed.
Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut 1 and ½-inch thick slices of the bread, not cutting all of the way through to the bottom of the loaf. Place loaf on foil-lined baking sheet.
Reserve 1 Tablespoon of the prepared garlic butter, and spread the remaining garlic butter on each side of the pre-sliced bread with a butter knife.
Place one to two slices of sliced mozzarella cheese between each slice of bread.
Use a pastry brush to brush the remaining garlic butter all over the bread and top with remaining shredded Parmesan cheese.
Cook in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cheese should be melted and bread will be crusty and a nice golden brown color.
Serving Suggestions
This garlic bread is delicious served as a side dish for a meal, dipped in Marinara sauce or dunked into your favorite soups.
Storage
Cover cooled bread with foil or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven to 10 to 15 minutes.
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Easy Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
Description
This Easy Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread is really quick and easy to make and delicious as a side with your favorite pasta dinner or to accompany your appetizers during football season. A nice layer of Mozzarella cheese between slices of Italian bread, spread with homemade garlic butter with herbs comes together deliciously. This cheesy goodness is always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 loaf Italian Bread
¾ cup butter, room temperature but not too soft
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated; divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and ¼ cup of the grated fresh Parmesan cheese.
- Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut 1 and ½ inch thick slices of bread, not cutting all the way through to the bottom of the loaf. You should be able to pick up the full loaf of bread with the slices not cut through to the bottom. Place loaf on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Reserve 1 Tablespoon of prepared garlic butter and with the remaining garlic butter, butter each side of the pre-sliced bread.
- Place one to two slices of sliced mozzarella cheese between each slice of bread.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the remaining garlic butter all over the top of the loaf.
- Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook in 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
Storage and reheating instructions:
Cover cooled bread with foil or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven to 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Sides
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 helping
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.8 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Cheesy stuffed garlic bread
Mary
OMG This was wonderful! I made my own bread, than froze half of it for later. I used a little less than half a stick of butter, and maybe a little less Parmesan. It was so delicious right out of the oven, but the next morning I sliced a piece, added another slice of Mozzarella, reheated it, and then added broccoli sprouts and a couple of slices of tomato for breakfast. A keeper for sure!
★★★★★
Sandra Flegg
So great to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank your for your feedback!Sandra
Tim
We really enjoyed this delicious easy cheese garlic bread. The best part is the long cheese pull on every slice!!
★★★★★
Nathan
This garlic bread is SO comforting! It has the perfect amount of melty cheese and lots of yummy flavors. Definitely one to make again!
★★★★★
Holley
I can't believe how easy this is to make! Definitely my new comfort food go to!
★★★★★
Tavo
Great garlic bread recipe, one of the best ones I have had so far. Thanks for the recipe!
Renee
This cheesy bread is a meal in itself - it's so decadent! It is so easy to make, too: great for last minute meals.
★★★★★