Garlic Cheese Bread

This classic recipe delivers the ultimate Garlic Cheese Bread: a crispy, buttery crust topped with a rich garlic-herb spread and a stretchy, golden blanket of melted cheese.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 large loaf of French bread or Italian bread (cut in half lengthwise)
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for an extra punch of flavor)
• 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)