Description

A crowd-pleasing, savory loaf made with a store-bought baguette, stuffed with a rich garlic butter mixture and loaded with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It bakes to golden perfection in about an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large French Baguette or Italian Loaf (14–16 inches)
1 stick (113g) Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
6–8 cloves Garlic, minced fresh
2 teaspoons Dried Parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (freshly shredded)
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded (optional)
Flaky Sea Salt, for finishing
Extra Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the baguette horizontally, leaving a hinge at the bottom so it opens like a book. Then slice vertically at 1-inch intervals, stopping before cutting through the bottom hinge to create a connected grid.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and garlic powder until smooth.
Gently pry open each square of bread and spread the garlic butter mixture into all nooks and crannies.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese generously over the top and into the gaps between the bread slices.
Cover the loaf loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and extra parsley. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set.

Notes

Use fresh garlic instead of jarred for better flavor. Shred your own cheese to ensure smooth melting. Use the chopstick trick when slicing to avoid cutting all the way through the bottom. Let the bread rest for 5 minutes after baking to prevent cheese from sliding off.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 450
Fat: 16
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 10

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