Description
This Gorgonzola Garlic Bread is a quick and delicious appetizer or side dish featuring soft French bread topped with a creamy blend of Gorgonzola cheese, butter, garlic, and parsley, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and broiled to golden perfection. Perfectly melty and flavorful, it’s an irresistible treat to serve warm.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread
Cheese Spread
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
Topping
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread into 8 even pieces. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, making sure they lie flat and evenly spaced. Set aside while you prepare the cheese mixture.
- Make the Cheese Spread: In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened butter and Gorgonzola cheese until smooth and well combined. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Assemble the Bread: Spread the Gorgonzola and butter mixture evenly over each slice of French bread ensuring the top surface is generously covered. Then, sprinkle a light layer of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of each slice for an extra cheesy crust.
- Broil to Finish: Place the baking sheet under the broiler in your oven. Watch carefully and broil until the cheese mixture is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. This usually takes just a few minutes; be sure to monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven once melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the rich, creamy, and garlicky flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley if possible for best flavor, but dried parsley works as a substitute.
- Watch the bread closely under the broiler as it can burn quickly.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, you can add an extra clove of garlic.
- French bread with a sturdy crust works best to hold the toppings without getting soggy.
- You can replace Gorgonzola with another blue cheese if preferred.
