Description
This Epic Stuffed Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort food! With its crispy exterior and buttery, cheesy, and garlicky filling, it’s the perfect appetizer or indulgent snack to share with friends or family. The rich flavors of garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese combine to create a show-stopping loaf that’s baked to perfection. Whether it’s served at a gathering or enjoyed on a cozy evening at home, this recipe is simple yet incredibly satisfying!
Ingredients
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Bread
- 1 large loaf Ciabatta bread
Filling
- 4 – 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup room temperature butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure even cooking. Set aside a baking sheet and aluminum foil for later use. - Slice the Bread
Using a serrated knife, carefully cut thick slices into the loaf, ensuring you leave about 1/2-inch uncut at the bottom. Avoid slicing all the way through to keep the loaf intact, as the filling will sit in these crevices. - Prepare the Filling
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the minced garlic, chopped parsley, butter, olive oil, salt, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, and cayenne pepper (if using). Use a fork to fully combine the ingredients into a cohesive buttery mixture. - Stuff the Bread
Generously stuff the filling into the crevices of the bread, ensuring each cut is filled evenly. Even if it looks like too much filling, don’t worry—it will all melt beautifully while baking. - Wrap and Bake
Wrap the stuffed bread tightly in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb all the flavors and the filling to melt. - Crisp the Bread
After 25 minutes, remove the foil from the bread and bake it uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. This will crisp up the exterior and give it a delicious golden-brown finish. - Serve
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm, and enjoy its irresistible garlicky, cheesy goodness!
Notes
- Adjust the garlic quantity based on the size of the cloves and your personal preference for garlic intensity.
- Omit the cayenne pepper if you don’t want a hint of heat.
- For extra cheese lovers, you can sprinkle some Mozzarella in with the Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
