Make Ahead Cheesy Garlic Bread

Make Ahead Cheesy Garlic Bread is the perfect combination of convenience and indulgence, offering a golden, crispy loaf smothered in rich garlic butter and layers of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe starts with a classic French baguette, transformed with a spread made from freshly minced garlic, aromatic parsley, and creamy butter. The best part? You can prepare it ahead of time and freeze it for up to three months, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Simply bake until the cheese is bubbly and edges are crisp, and you'll have a crowd-pleasing side dish or appetizer in under 10 minutes. Whether you're serving it with pasta, soups, or enjoying it as a snack, this cheesy garlic bread will always be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French baguette
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking immediately. If making ahead, skip this step.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Chop the parsley finely.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until it forms a smooth, spreadable mixture.

Step 4

Slice the French baguette in half lengthwise to create two flat pieces.

Step 5

Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both baguette halves.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the buttered bread.

Step 7

If preparing to make ahead, wrap each half of the bread in aluminum foil and store in an airtight bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Step 8

If baking immediately, place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly on the rack.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into portioned pieces. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(648.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2460.4

Total Fat 170.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 438.2mg	0%
Sodium 5122.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 95.3g	0%

Vitamin D 27.1IU	0%
Calcium 2163.6mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 639.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 24.6%