Description
Cowboy Butter Garlic Bread is a deliciously cheesy and buttery appetizer featuring a crusty Italian loaf topped with savory cowboy butter, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked until golden and melty, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser for gatherings or a flavorful side to any meal.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 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
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for the bread.
- Spread Cowboy Butter: Evenly spread about ½ cup of softened cowboy butter over the cut side of each half of the Italian loaf. Make sure to cover the surface well for full flavor.
- Add Cheese: Top each buttered bread half evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese followed by parmesan cheese. Sprinkle salt to taste over the cheese layers.
- Bake Bread: Place the prepared bread halves on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
- Slice and Garnish: Remove the bread from the oven and slice into 12 portions or preferred serving sizes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Optional Air Fryer Method: After spreading butter and cheese, cut the bread to fit your air fryer basket. Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure the cowboy butter is softened to spread easily on the bread.
- You can substitute Italian loaf with other crusty bread like French baguette if desired.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference for a cheesier or lighter topping.
- For crispier edges, bake an additional 2-3 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- The air fryer method is excellent for quick preparation and smaller batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
