Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread Base

01 - 1 loaf French or Italian bread (14 oz)

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
03 - 3-4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic powder)
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Slice bread lengthwise and place cut-side up on lined baking sheet.
03 - Combine softened butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
04 - Spread garlic butter mixture evenly over bread halves. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
05 - Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese melts. Optionally broil 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Can add red pepper flakes for heat
02 - Can use different cheese varieties
03 - Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated