Italian Bread Wedges
Transform your next meal with these irresistible Italian Bread Wedges, the ultimate combination of crispy, cheesy, and garlicky goodness! Made with a fresh loaf of French or Italian bread, these wedges are brushed with a fragrant butter-olive oil blend infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, then topped with a generous layer of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Baked to golden perfection, they’re finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or crowd-pleasing side dish, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve them straight out of the oven and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece French or Italian bread loaf
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the bread loaf diagonally into 1-inch thick wedges and arrange them on a large baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the butter, stirring frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant (do not let the garlic brown).
Remove the butter-garlic mixture from heat and stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and salt.
Brush the butter-garlic mixture evenly over the bread wedges using a pastry brush.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the bread, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly golden.
Remove the bread wedges from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Enjoy your Italian Bread Wedges!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 4339 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.5 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.9 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1456 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*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.
