Description
A festive, cheesy bread stuffed with gooey mozzarella and aromatic garlic, bringing warmth and joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 large loaf of Italian bread
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bread horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously inside the bread loaf.
- Layer the mozzarella slices evenly inside the bread.
- Close the loaf and wrap it in foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Unwrap, bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and bread is golden. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.