Description
This Lasagna Garlic Bread recipe combines the rich flavors of lasagna with the crispy, buttery goodness of garlic bread. Featuring a toasted Italian bread base topped with a savory ground beef marinara mixture and melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, it’s perfect as a hearty appetizer or a satisfying snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Bread and Topping
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cups (514 g) marinara sauce, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar, shredded, divided
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the bread.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the Italian bread lengthwise into two halves and place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Spread this flavorful butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Simmer Marinara: Reduce the heat to low, add 1 cup of marinara sauce to the cooked beef, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Then remove from heat.
- Assemble Bread: Spread half of the beef and marinara mixture evenly on each half of the bread. Top each with ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
- Broil: Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, cut into slices, and serve immediately with the remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For air fryer cooking, after assembling the bread, cut to fit your air fryer basket and air fry at 350°F for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian variation.
- If parmesan cheese is unavailable, grated Pecorino Romano can be used as a substitute.
- Use fresh garlic minced instead of garlic salt for a more pronounced garlic flavor, adjusting salt accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
