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EASY CHEESY GARLIC BREAD



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Cheesy garlic bread is so simple to make with loads of cheese and that soft bread on the inside with the crunchy crust on the outside. This is a family favorite for sure!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Bread     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Loaf French bread
1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup Colby jack cheese (shredded)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut your French bread loaf lengthwise and place on top of a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl combine softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Spread evenly on each side of the garlic bread. Top with Colby Jack and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until butter is melted an bubbly. You can also broil the top for 1-2 minutes at the end to give it a more crisp top.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 364 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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People are astounded to learn I make this savory Italian bread from scratch in less that an hour. With this recipe from my brother-in-law, warm slices are a delicious and easy alternative to garlic toast. I'll sometimes use this bread as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon canola oil
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY CHEESY GARLIC BREAD



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Melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Provided by amberfoy1

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Garlic Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices, without cutting all the way through the loaf. Mix Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl. Spread mixture between slices of bread and over the top of the loaf. Wrap loaf in aluminum foil, leaving the top partially uncovered.
  • Bake in preheated oven until butter is melted and bread toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 636.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD



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This crusty bread is as big a treat today as it was when Mom made it back when I was growing up. It goes so well with an Italian meal or alongside a big bowl of soup. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. , Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEESY BREAD FLORENTINE



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Melts in your mouth from the very first bite to the very last! A family favorite appetizer for the Italian at heart!

Provided by Anne Vest

Categories     Other Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large loaf of french bread
1-3/4 jar(s) alfredo sauce or make your own
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 small garlic cloves minced
1-10 oz box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large tomato, de-seeded and chopped
1/2 c shredded parmesan
2 c shredded provolone or gruyere cheese
pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. in a mixing bowl, combine alfredo, mustard and pepper; set aside
  • 3. slice loaf of french bread down the middle. place bread flat side up on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • 4. in a hot skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic until tender and fragrant. add spinach, alfredo and parmesan, stirring to mix well. add tomatoes and remove from heat.
  • 5. spread mixture evenly over bread. sprinkle with provolone cheese. bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheese is golden and bread is crunchy.
  • 6. slice and serve warm.

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