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top-down view of golden, cheesy bread served on a white round plate. The bread is topped with melted mozzarella cheese, green onions, and a creamy mixture of mayonnaise and sour cream.

Cheese Bread Recipe

Cheese bread is a savory, melt-in-your-mouth delight with a golden crust and a gooey, cheesy interior. Perfect as a snack or accompaniment to any meal, it combines rich, cheesy flavors with soft, fluffy bread that’s sure to satisfy any cheese lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 20 people
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Bread knife
  • Broiler
  • Knife
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 loaf French or Italian bread
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp sour cream, optional
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ stick unsalted butter, softened to the point of being slightly melted
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the broiler.
    An image showing an oven being preheated to the broiler setting, the first step in preparing the cheesy bread recipe.
  • Slice the loaf of bread horizontally, then place it on a baking sheet lined with foil, crust side down.
    close-up of a loaf of bread sliced horizontally and placed crust-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet, ready for the cheesy topping.
  • Spread the cheese mixture generously over the surface of the bread.
    hand using a spatula to spread a creamy mixture of shredded mozzarella, mayonnaise, sour cream, and green onions over the bread.
  • Place the baking sheet under the broiler.
    A baking sheet with cheese-topped bread being carefully placed under the broiler in the oven.
  • Broil the bread for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
    Bread under a broiler with the cheese topping turning golden brown and bubbly, a key step to achieving a perfect crust.
  • Carefully remove the bread from the broiler.
    baking sheet being carefully removed from the broiler, showing the cheese bread with a golden, bubbly topping.
  • Let it cool for about 5 minutes before handling.
    A view of golden cheese bread resting on a baking sheet, cooling for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Slice with a bread knife and serve.
    A hand using a bread knife to slice the cheesy loaf into even pieces, ready to be served as a warm and delicious appetizer.

Notes

  • Be sure to watch the bread closely while broiling to prevent burning.
  • Adjust the amount of cheese mixture based on preference for a thicker or thinner layer.
  • You can use different types of cheese for a unique flavor.