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5 from 4 votes

Roasted Garlic Bread with Mozzarella

A wide loaf half topped with creamy roasted garlic butter, parsley, a little chili, and mozzarella.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: American, British, Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Freezer friendly: 2 Months
Shelf life: 3 Days
Servings: 6
Author: Samira Kazan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large Italian or Dutch crunch loaf sliced horizontally
  • 3 medium heads of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella shredded low-moisture

Instructions

  • Roast the garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. Trim the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves. Place them on foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast for 40–50 minutes, until soft and golden. Let cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves from their skins.
  • Make the garlic butter: Mash the roasted garlic in a bowl. Add the softened butter, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy. You can also blend everything in a food processor for a smoother spread.
  • Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place one half cut-side up on a lined baking sheet. Spread the roasted garlic butter evenly over the bread, all the way to the edges.
  • Add the cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the garlic butter.
  • Bake: Bake at 400°F / 200°C for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are crisp. For a more golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
  • Slice and serve: Let the bread cool for about 2 minutes, then slice into portions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg