Gourmet Garlic Loaf Over the Top Garlic Bread
Prepare to elevate your garlic bread game with this show-stopping recipe for Gourmet Garlic Loaf Over the Top Garlic Bread. This isn't your average side dish—it’s a decadent, pull-apart creation made with a crusty French or Italian loaf, loaded with eight cloves of fragrant minced garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, and a blend of gooey mozzarella and rich Parmesan cheese. Cut into a crisscross pattern, every inch of the bread is drenched in buttery herb goodness and stuffed with melty cheese for maximum flavor. A drizzle of olive oil ensures the ultimate crispy finish, while optional crushed red pepper flakes add a customizable kick. Perfect as an indulgent appetizer or an unforgettable accompaniment to your favorite Italian dishes, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes and serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Experience next-level cheesy, garlicky indulgence with every pull-apart bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large French or Italian loaf
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Cut the loaf of bread in a crisscross pattern, making 1-inch-wide cuts, but do not slice all the way through the bottom of the loaf.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let the garlic brown.
Remove the butter from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Using a pastry brush or spoon, carefully drizzle and spread the garlic butter mixture into the cuts of the bread, ensuring every crevice is thoroughly coated.
Stuff the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into the cuts, pressing gently to fill all the spaces throughout the loaf.
Drizzle the top of the bread with olive oil for extra crispiness.
Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and wrap it loosely in aluminum foil, leaving a small vent at the top for steam to escape.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Then, uncover the loaf and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and pull apart a piece to enjoy the gooey, cheesy, garlicky perfection!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.2 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 7178 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 118.3 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2721 mg | 209% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
