Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey

Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

Step 1: Roast the Garlic [00:06]

Place a handful of garlic cloves in an oven-safe pan. Cover them completely with olive oil and bake at 375°F (approx. 190°C).

Step 2: Prepare the Compound Butter [00:13]

In a food processor, combine 2 sticks of softened butter with a handful of fresh parsley or cilantro. Once cooled, add the roasted garlic and olive oil mixture. Pulse until smooth. Add red chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste, and pulse again to incorporate.

Step 3: Assemble the Bread [00:27]

Slice a loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Spread a generous amount of the garlic compound butter mixture over both slices. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and a light layer of shredded mozzarella.

Step 4: Bake [00:39]

Bake the assembled bread at 350°F (approx. 175°C) to melt the cheese and cook the bread slightly.

Step 5: Make Hot Honey (Optional) [00:45]

While the bread is baking, heat some olive oil in a pan with cayenne pepper. Once aromatic, stir in a whole bottle of honey and a light squeeze of lemon juice. Pour into a bottle.

Step 6: Serve [00:57]

Remove the bread from the oven, lightly drizzle with the prepared hot honey, and garnish with extra parmesan and fresh herbs.