Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 16- ounce loaf soft French or Italian bread (sliced in half horizontally)
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter (softened)
• 6 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 T. finely chopped fresh parsley (divided)
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 6 oz. about 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese - use shredded whole milk mozzarella if you can find it!
• 2 oz. about 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a large baking sheet with foil - or simply use a long piece of foil set on a baking sheet for stability. Place bread halves on foil, cut sides up.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, salt, and pepper. Evenly spread this mixture over cut sides of both bread halves. Be sure to spread right up to the edges, for ultimate buttery crispiness. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.

3. 3

   *For bread that is soft-on-the-inside and crispy-on-the-outside, bake UNCOVERED for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted to your liking. Broil for a minute or two for a more golden and crispy topping. *For bread that is soft on the inside and outside, bake COVERED for about 20 minutes. Simply tent the foil over the bread halves to create a loose packet, taking care to keep the foil away from the cheese.

4. 4

   Slice into desired sized pieces and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of parsley. Serve hot.