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Gridded Cheesy Bread

Irresistible Gridded Cheesy Bread That Melts in Your Mouth

Experience the delightful flavor of Gridded Cheesy Bread, a quick and delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Sourdough loaf Feel free to use any bread you love!
For the Cheese
  • 100 g Grated mozzarella Cheddar works too for a twist!
For the Garlic Mixture
  • 1-2 cloves Crushed garlic Substitute with garlic powder if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley Any herbs like basil or oregano can also shine here.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust based on your cheese’s saltiness.
For the Butter
  • 90 g Unsalted butter Melted, keeps the bread moist.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • cutting board
  • serrated knife
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 90g of unsalted butter for about 30–50 seconds.
  3. Crush 1-2 cloves of garlic and chop 1 tablespoon of parsley. Stir them into the melted butter with a pinch of salt.
  4. Cut diagonal slashes across the top of the sourdough loaf without cutting all the way through.
  5. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously between the cuts of the bread, reserving some for later.
  6. Sprinkle a portion of grated mozzarella between the slices and reserve some for later.
  7. Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Unwrap and sprinkle reserved cheese on top and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let cool for about 5 minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bread is perfect for gatherings and can be customized with additional toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños.

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