Description
Cowboy Butter Garlic Bread is a flavorful and cheesy twist on classic garlic bread featuring a rich cowboy butter spread and topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a savory appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cowboy butter, softened, divided
- 1 Italian loaf, cut in half horizontally
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
- Salt, to taste
For Garnish
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set this aside to prepare your bread.
- Spread Butter: Evenly spread the softened cowboy butter over each cut side of the Italian loaf, using about ½ cup of butter for each half to ensure rich flavor.
- Add Cheese: Generously top each buttered half of the bread with shredded mozzarella cheese followed by shredded parmesan cheese for a delicious cheesy crust.
- Bake Bread: Place the prepared bread halves on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the baked bread from the oven, slice into 12 pieces or desired serving portions, season with salt to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Air Fryer Alternative: If using an air fryer, after spreading butter and adding cheese, cut the bread to fit into the basket. Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes or until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian loaf with French baguette for a different texture.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cowboy butter before spreading.
- Ensure the cowboy butter is softened at room temperature for easier spreading.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to add a pop of color and freshness.
- If preferred, use all mozzarella or all parmesan cheese instead of splitting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
