Description
Cowboy Butter Garlic Bread is a flavorful and cheesy twist on classic garlic bread, featuring a rich cowboy butter spread topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this recipe offers a crispy, buttery, and cheesy bite topped with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cowboy butter, softened, divided
- 1 Italian loaf, cut in half horizontally
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the Italian loaf in half horizontally and spread the softened cowboy butter evenly over each cut side, using about ½ cup per half to ensure a rich buttery flavor.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese over each buttered half, dividing the cheeses between the two halves.
- Bake the Bread: Place the prepared bread halves on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the oven, slice into 12 portions or preferred serving sizes, season with salt to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For Air Fryer: After preparing the bread with butter and cheese, cut to fit into the air fryer basket, air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes or until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright garnish that enhances flavor and presentation.
- Adjust the amount of cowboy butter according to taste and to avoid overly greasy bread.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, broil for the last 1-2 minutes while watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Substitute Italian loaf with French baguette or sourdough for different textures and flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
