Easy Toasted Garlic Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
• 5 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients to prepare the garlic bread.
2. Position an oven rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Slice the bread loaf into ten slices, each about 1-inch thick.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Spread this flavorful butter mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer, butter-side up.
4. Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler and cook until the edges are lightly golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning, which usually takes about 3 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the toasted bread slices. Return the baking sheet to the broiler until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, approximately 2 minutes.
6. Serve the garlic cheese bread immediately while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 213 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 376 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g