Cheesy Garlic Bread Loaf

Photo from Melissa's
Southern Style Kitchen

Man a live this was delicious. I don't make too many garlic breads with cheese, but I was craving it and thought I'd make it for book club. I am so glad I did. 

Pro tip: DO NOT get preshredded cheese. Shred your own. It melts so much better than preshredded. 

There's not a lot to say about this recipe other than MAKE IT! It does feed a lot because the mixture is a little heavy and filling. You won't need seconds necessarily. I really wanted a second piece of bread, but I was stuffed. I kinda regretted it later in the evening. 

Cheesy Garlic Bread Loaf

Recipe from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Serves 20

• 1 large Italian loaf halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
• 3 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups shredded colby-jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 thin green onion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped Italian parsley or fresh chives

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Lay the bread halves crust side down side by side on a baking pan.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the softened butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, garlic salt, and paprika until fully combined.

Mix the colby-jack and mozzarella cheese together. Reserve 1 cup.

By hand mix-in 2 cups of shredded cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and green onions into the butter mixture.

Divided evenly between the bread halves spreading from end to end. Sprinkle the reserved shredded cheese on top.

Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to the broil setting.

Broil for 3 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Slice into 1-inch strips, garnish with Italian parsley or chives. Serve immediately.