Soft bread loaded with garlic butter and melted cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect as a side for pasta, soup, or as a snack with dipping sauce.
Ingredients (1 loaf, serves 6–8)
• 1 loaf bread dough (store-bought pizza dough works great) or 1 large French bread loaf (see note)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
Optional for serving: marinara sauce or ranch dip
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Instructions (Dough-in-a-pan method like the photo)
1. Preheat oven
Preheat to 190°C (375°F). Grease a loaf pan (9×5 inch).
2. Make garlic butter
Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and Italian seasoning.
3. Shape the loaf
If using dough: divide into 10–12 small pieces.
Dip each piece in garlic butter and place in the loaf pan (stack them slightly).
4. Add cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella (and cheddar/Parmesan if using) between layers and on top.
5. Bake
Bake 25–35 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
6. Rest & serve
Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice or pull apart. Serve warm.