Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

 

Ingredients 

1 loaf of Italian Bread 

1/2 C unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 C shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

2) Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 

3) Cut the bread lengthwise and place both parts face up on the sheet. 

4) Brush both pieces with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder. 

5) Cover with a piece of aluminum foil and place in the oven. 

6) Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

7) Uncover bread. Top with cheese. 

8) Place bread back in the oven for 2 to 4 more minutes, to let the cheese melt. 

9) Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let cool for a few minutes. 

10) Slice and serve. 

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

total: 25 minutes

Serves: 6 

- If you like garlic, you can use more garlic powder , up to 2 teaspoons (1 teaspoon per bread piece) 

- Instead of garlic powder, try dry ranch seasoning mix. 

- Watch the bread while melting the cheese and remove from oven as soon as it reaches the desired look.