Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

1h 10m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Bake garlic at 325°F (165°C) for 45-60 min, fully covered with oil. No lid needed. Garlic should be soft and golden.
  2. 2Alternatively, simmer garlic fully covered with oil on very low heat for 25-40 min (no frying, no bubbling). Cool slightly, then squeeze garlic out.
  3. 3Combine butter, roasted garlic, parsley, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Blend until smooth and whipped, or use a fork for a rustic texture.
  4. 4Slice bread in half.
  5. 5Spread garlic butter generously on the bread.
  6. 6Top with Parmesan first, then add mozzarella.
  7. 7Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10-12 min.
  8. 8Broil for 1-2 min until bubbly and golden.
  9. 9Rest for 2 min.
  10. 10Slice and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic heads
  • olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 heads roasted garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 0.25 cup parmesan, finely grated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • chili flakes
  • dill
  • 1 sourdough / baguette / Italian loaf
  • 1 cups mozzarella, shredded
  • extra parmesan

Equipment

ovenfoilpan

Tips

  • If your oven runs hot, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
  • You can also bake the bread wrapped in foil using very little oil.
  • Simmer garlic fully covered with oil on very low heat for 25-40 min. No frying, no bubbling.
  • Cool garlic slightly, then squeeze garlic out.
  • Use garlic only for the butter (oil optional, max 1-2 tsp).
  • Blend for a smooth & whipped texture, or use a fork for a rustic texture.

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