cheesy sourdough garlic bread recipe

Here’s a cheesy sourdough garlic bread recipe that’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, loaded with buttery garlic flavor, and finished with gooey cheese. Perfect as a side, snack, or base for open-faced sandwiches!

🧄🧀 Cheesy Sourdough Garlic Bread

🥖 Ingredients:

• 1 large sourdough loaf (round boule or long batard)

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan (or Pecorino Romano)

• Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tsp Italian seasoning

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Set to 375°F (190°C).

2. Make Garlic Butter:

• In a bowl, mix:

  • Softened butter

  • Garlic

  • Parsley

  • Salt

  • (Optional seasonings like red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning)

3. Prepare the Bread:

• Slice sourdough in half lengthwise (or into thick slices if preferred).

• Spread garlic butter generously over each cut side.

• Top evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.

4. Bake:

• Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cheese side up.

• Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.

• For a golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.

5. Slice & Serve:

• Cool slightly, slice into strips or wedges, and serve warm.

🧀 Optional Additions:

• Add caramelized onions or sun-dried tomatoes under the cheese.

• Use a blend of cheeses (cheddar, provolone, Gruyère) for more depth.

• Drizzle with balsamic glaze or hot honey for a gourmet touch.

🧊 Storage & Reheating:

• Store leftovers in foil in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for best crispness.

Want a sourdough pull-apart version or stuffed cheesy bread idea? Let me know!