Description
Cowboy Butter Garlic Bread is a flavorful and cheesy twist on classic garlic bread, featuring a rich cowboy butter spread topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. This delicious appetizer or side dish is perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare in the oven or air fryer.
Ingredients
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Cowboy Butter Spread
- 1 cup cowboy butter, softened, divided
Bread and Cheese
- 1 Italian loaf, cut in half horizontally
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the bread.
- Prepare the bread: Spread the cowboy butter evenly over each cut side of the Italian loaf, using about ½ cup butter per half to ensure full coverage.
- Add the cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese followed by the shredded parmesan cheese over the buttered surfaces of the bread, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
- Bake the bread: Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Slice and garnish: Remove the bread from the oven and slice it into 12 portions or your preferred serving size. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Air fryer alternative: After spreading the butter and adding cheese, place the bread pieces into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Notes
- To make cutting easier, let the bread cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- If you prefer, substitute the Italian loaf with French bread or a baguette.
- The cowboy butter can be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated.
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic or chili flakes to the cowboy butter spread.
- The air fryer method is a quick alternative to achieve a crispy top without heating the whole oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
