Toasted Garlic Bread

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This garlic toast recipe is quick to make and scrumptious to eat! It will complement any Italian meal. Melted mozzarella is optional but delicious.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread

  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make toasted garlic bread

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  2. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Cut loaf into ten 1-inch slices.

    loaf cut into slices

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  3. Mix butter, garlic, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; spread butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread; arrange bread slices, butter-side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet.

    butter mixture spread onto bread slices

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  4. Cook under the preheated broiler until slightly brown, checking frequently so they do not burn, about 3 minutes.

    10 slices of bread buttered and seasoned on a baking sheet.

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  5. Top bread slices with cheese and return to broiler until cheese is slightly brown and melted, about 2 minutes.

    slices of bread topped with cheese

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  6. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
10g Fat
23g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 376mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 130mg 10%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.