Description
Cowboy Butter Garlic Bread is a flavorful and cheesy twist on classic garlic bread, featuring a rich cowboy butter spread and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this recipe delivers a savory, garlicky delight that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1 cup cowboy butter, softened, divided
Bread and Cheese
- 1 Italian loaf, cut in half horizontally
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prepares the bread for even baking while preventing sticking.
- Prepare the bread: Spread the cowboy butter evenly over each cut side of the Italian loaf, using about ½ cup of butter per half. This ensures a rich, flavorful base for the bread.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered surfaces, followed by the shredded parmesan cheese. Season lightly with salt to enhance the flavors.
- Bake the bread: Place the prepared bread halves on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, with a slight golden brown on top.
- Slice and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and slice into 12 portions (or as desired). Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- For an air fryer method: After preparing the bread as described, cut the halves to fit your air fryer basket and air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Use freshly grated cheeses for the best melting and flavor.
- Customize by adding chopped garlic or chili flakes to the cowboy butter for extra flavor.
- Serve warm for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
