Description
This Lasagna Garlic Bread combines the delicious flavors of classic lasagna with crispy, buttery garlic bread. Topped with a savory meat sauce and a melty blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, it’s a perfect appetizer or side dish to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Bread
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cups (514 g) marinara sauce, divided
Topping
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar, shredded, divided
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf of Italian bread lengthwise into two halves. Place both halves on the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
- Make the garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Spread this flavorful butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread halves.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease to ensure a clean sauce.
- Add marinara sauce: Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of marinara sauce with the cooked beef. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the bread: Spoon half of the meat sauce mixture evenly onto each bread half. Top each with ½ cup of shredded mozzarella and ½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake the bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Broil for color: Turn on the broiler and broil the bread for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, cut into slices, and serve immediately with the remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian bread with French baguette or sourdough loaf for different textures.
- For a vegetarian version, omit ground beef and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
- If you prefer extra garlic flavor, add minced garlic to the butter mixture.
- Use low-fat cheese varieties for a lighter option.
- To cook in an air fryer, prepare to the baking step, then place the bread halves in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 4-5 minutes until cheese melts and is golden brown.
- Be careful when broiling to avoid burning the cheese; watch closely during the last minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
