Ingredients
- Italian or French bread
- Salted butter
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Shredded mozzarella
- Mayonnaise
- Fresh parsley
- Grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the loaf of bread lengthwise and place it on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, and chopped parsley.
- Brush the butter mixture over each half of the bread generously.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto each half of the bread.
- Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Unwrap, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until golden.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like thyme or oregano into the garlic butter. If you prefer a spicy kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.