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Gridded Cheesy Bread

Irresistibly Gooey Gridded Cheesy Bread You’ll Crave

Transform a simple loaf into Gridded Cheesy Bread with gooey cheese and garlic flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Sourdough or your favorite bread
For the Cheese
  • 100 g Mozzarella grated; or any melting cheese
For the Garlic Butter Mixture
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic crushed; adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped; can substitute with dried herbs
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 90 g Unsalted Butter melted; can substitute with olive oil
For the Topping
  • some Extra Cheese reserve a bit for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Serrated Knife
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Melt 90g of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30-50 seconds.
  3. Crush 1-2 cloves of garlic and chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, then mix into the melted butter with a pinch of salt.
  4. Cut diagonal slits into the loaf of bread, creating a diamond pattern without cutting all the way through.
  5. Spoon the garlic butter mixture into each slit, then sprinkle in grated mozzarella cheese, reserving some for later.
  6. Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Unwrap the foil, sprinkle the reserved mozzarella on top, and bake uncovered for another 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with marinara sauce or alongside a pasta dish for an elevated meal experience.

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