Description
A comforting loaf filled with sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella, perfect for gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of sourdough or rustic bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread into thick pieces without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, minced garlic, butter, and chopped herbs.
- Stuff the cheese mixture into each slice of bread.
- Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil tightly.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then unwrap and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesy loaf, bread, comfort food, easy recipe, vegetarian