Description
Cowboy Butter Garlic Bread is a deliciously cheesy and buttery twist on classic garlic bread, featuring a flavorful cowboy butter spread, melted mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, perfect as an appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Butter Spread
- 1 cup cowboy butter, softened, divided
Bread and Cheese
- 1 Italian loaf, cut in half horizontally
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Spread butter: Evenly spread cowboy butter over each cut side of the Italian loaf, using about ½ cup of butter per half to ensure a rich flavor.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered sides of the bread, then top with the shredded parmesan cheese to create a cheesy layer.
- Bake bread: Place the bread halves on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden brown.
- Slice and garnish: Remove from the oven and slice the bread into 12 portions or your desired number of servings. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added color and freshness.
Notes
- For air fryer instructions, place the prepared bread halves in the air fryer basket cut to fit and air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- You can substitute Italian loaf with French bread or sourdough for different textures but keep the size similar for even cooking.
- If cowboy butter is not available, mix softened butter with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne for a similar flavor.
- To make the bread extra crispy, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking but watch closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
