Toasted Garlic-Mozzarella Bread Slices

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

If you are an extreme garlic-lover then increase the garlic amount, don't omit the olive oil it really makes a difference to the taste --- you will love this!

• Total Time: 16 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 loaf unsliced French bread (or Italian bread, use a 1-pound loaf)
• ½ cup butter , softened
• 2 tablespoons butter , softened
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
• ¼-½ teaspoon salt (I use seasoned salt)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or to taste)

Directions:

1. Slice the bread into about 1 to 1-1/2-inch thick slices using a serrated knife.
2. In a small bowl mix together 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soft butter (10 tablespoons) with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and salt until well combined.
3. Add in black pepper to taste.
4. Spread the mixture over the bread slices.
5. Place the slices onto a baking sheet.
6. Broil for about 4 minutes or until slightly brown (watch closely these will brown quickly!).
7. Remove then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese onto each slice, return to broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.
8. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Suzanna Marie]

Garlic Bread, along with lasagna, tossed salad, and Creme d' Menthe parfaits for dessert has been our Christmas Eve traditional dinner for about 30 years. The garlic bread recipe has NEVER changed in all those years so...to try something NEW gave everyone the jitters. But, it's Kittencal's recipe so how can one fail? What a Christmas present!! Wonderful. The aroma of fresh minced garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese was a treat all by itself. Thanks, Kittencal, for sharing.

[FeelinYummy]

Very good garlic bread! Will definitely make again!

[JOY1998]

Excellent. Perfect with your #69173 Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your Mouth Meatballs. I used your French Bread recipe for the the French loaf. You cannot lose with Kitten's recipes!!!!