Here is the recipe you've been looking for: the best cheesy garlic bread in the universe!

This homemade garlic bread recipe contains the perfect ratio of garlic, paprika, parsley, butter, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Everything you need to make everyone's favorite garlic bread! It is easy to prepare and will wonderfully accompany spaghetti or fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, among others.

This recipe will be ready to enjoy in 10 minutes!

Each garlic bread recipe differs. Some people simply use garlic as a spice, while others add Italian spices, such as oregano or basil.

But the perfect garlic bread doesn't need a ton of different spices. A good garlic bread only needs a good ratio of ingredients, coupled with some classic seasonings.

The following recipe really highlights the flavor and taste of traditional garlic bread.

A good bread is partly what makes garlic bread amazing. We want it to be tender enough to chew well but with a nice crust to benefit from a pleasant texture.

It also requires a good balance between the butter and the bread. 

It is not necessary, but cheese elevates garlic bread to a whole other level! It brings creaminess and more flavor.

We also want to make sure to cook the garlic bread long enough for the flavors to meld, for the butter to melt, and for the exterior bread to become slightly crispy. However, you don't want it to burn!

This garlic bread recipe carefully considers time and temperature to achieve the best possible cooking.

Ingredients :

• 3/4 cup (168 g) softened butter
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup (125 g) parmesan
• 1 Italian bread loaf cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) paprika
• 1/2 cup (125 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation :

1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C)
2. In a small bowl, mix the butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, and parmesan.
3. Slice the Italian bread into 1/2 inch slices and spread the butter mixture on each piece.

4. Place the bread on a baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
6. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, until the butter mixture is melted and the bread is slightly toasted.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
8. Set the oven to broil and return the bread to the oven. 
9. Broil the cheese until melted and the edges are golden (1-2 minutes).

Tip :

Keep a close eye on the broiling, as you don't want to burn the bread, which can go from nice and golden to burnt in just a few minutes! Garnish with extra fresh parsley, if desired.

Here are all the steps in the video :