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Homemade Garlic Bread

A delightful treat that enhances any meal with its buttery and garlicky flavor, perfect for sharing with pasta, soup, or as a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the garlic spread
  • 4 heads heads of garlic Approximately 200g / 7 oz
  • 1 cup cream cheese Approximately 200g / 7 oz
  • 2 tablespoons butter Approximately 30g / 1 oz
For the topping
  • 1 ripe tomato Finely diced
  • 300 g mozzarella cheese Shredded (approximately 10.5 oz)
  • Fresh parsley and chives To taste
  • Salt To taste
For the bread
  • 5 baguettes or French bread rolls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel all garlic cloves from the 4 heads of garlic. Process or blend the garlic until finely chopped, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cream cheese and butter to the garlic and mix until well combined.
  3. Remove seeds from the ripe tomato and dice it finely. Chop fresh parsley and chives.
  4. Cut each baguette in half lengthwise.
Assembly
  1. Spread the garlic mixture on each bread half generously.
  2. Sprinkle the diced tomato, parsley, and chives over each piece.
  3. Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F and bake for 12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Homemade Garlic Bread is best served hot and fresh from the oven. For an enhanced experience, pair it with your favorite pasta dish, a hearty soup, or a crisp salad. You can also serve it as an appetizer at gatherings, offering it with a side of marinara sauce or a homemade dip. Don’t forget to garnish with a sprinkle of extra parsley or chives for presentation!