Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

• 360 ml garlic cloves
• 240 ml olive oil
• 1 large Italian bread loaf, sliced in half lengthwise
• 120 ml unsalted butter, room temperature
• 10 to 12 roasted garlic cloves (from the prepared batch)
• 29.6 ml fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 2.46 ml kosher salt
• 2.46 ml onion powder
• 2.46 ml coarse black pepper
• 2.46 ml dried oregano
• 720 ml mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 240 ml parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 149°C.

2. 2

   Place garlic cloves and olive oil in a small baking dish and roast for 60 to 75 minutes until golden brown and soft. (Alternatively, simmer in a saucepan over low heat for 20-30 minutes).

3. 3

   Remove garlic from oil and let cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup room temperature butter, 10-12 roasted garlic cloves, parsley, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and dried oregano.

5. 5

   Mash the garlic cloves into the butter mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 204°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the Italian bread halves.

8. 8

   Top the buttered bread with a layer of parmesan cheese, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese.

9. 9

   Bake on the center rack for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and slightly toasted.

10. 10

    Slice the bread into equal pieces, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve warm.