Description

Cheesy Garlic Bread Nachos are a deliciously irresistible appetizer combining crispy toasted French bread topped with a flavorful garlic butter, a melty blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties or a savory snack, these nachos deliver a satisfying crunch with gooey cheese and a hint of heat from optional crushed red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

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Bread and Butter Mixture

French bread or baguette, sliced into thin rounds
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter, softened
Pinch of salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for drizzling

Cheese Toppings

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnishes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 sliced green onions
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional), to taste

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the bread slices.
Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Prepare Bread Slices: Arrange the sliced bread rounds evenly on a baking sheet. Brush each slice generously with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring good coverage.
Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the bread slices to help them crisp up nicely during baking.
Toast Bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the bread starts to crisp and slightly toast around the edges.
Add Cheeses: Remove the baking sheet and immediately top each bread slice with an even mixture of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese melts fully, becomes bubbly, and develops a golden color.
Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley, sliced green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes over the cheesy bread rounds. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon bits or jalapeño slices before serving.
To keep the dish vegetarian, omit any meat additions.
Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or gouda for unique flavors.
To reduce fat, use less butter and cheese or opt for lighter cheese options.
Serve with a side of marinara sauce or guacamole for a tasty dipping alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American