Cheesy Garlic Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
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1 loaf (16 oz) of sourdough bread, artisan style
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Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 cups
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2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if you’d like (optional)
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1 tablespoon Italian herbs
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Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper
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Half a teaspoon of sea salt
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8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (1 stick)
→ Dipping Sauce
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Half a cup of olive oil
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Balsamic vinegar, ⅓ cup
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon of Italian herb blend
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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Optional: 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
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⅓ cup Asiago cheese, shredded finely
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 350°F so it heats up. Mix the mozzarella, garlic, herbs, salt, chili, and pepper in a bowl.
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Slice the bread into crisscross patterns with a bread knife, cutting halfway down but not all the way through.
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Pack the cheese mixture into the bread's cuts. Pour melted butter over the top evenly.
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Put the bread on a sheet lined with foil. Cover it loosely and bake for 20 minutes. Take off the foil and broil it for 2-3 minutes until the cheese turns bubbly.
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While the bread’s cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
# Notes:
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Try switching up the cheese types if you like
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Perfect for soup or marinara dipping