Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread
Servings 12 servings
Calories 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12 inch loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 12 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Set aside a baking sheet. Prepare a large piece of heavy duty foil, Spritzed lightly with cooking spray.
- Use a sharp knife to cut 12 diagonal slices through bread without cutting all the way to the bottom. (Yield may be less depending on length of bread)
- In a small bowl, whip together butter, Parmesan, parsley, basil, rosemary, salt and garlic.
- Spread each slice with garlic and herb butter reserving 1 Tbsp to spread on top. Place two half pieces of cheese into each cut. Spread remaining garlic and herb butter over top and sides of loaf.
- Place onto foil and bring edges up to seal. Place onto baking sheet.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasty. Open foil and broil top, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Grilling Instructions:
- Heat gas grill to medium-low or a charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals to one side of charcoal grill.
- Prepare the bread per the recipe wrapping in heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Place opposite heat on grill. Close lid; grill 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasty.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg