Chili Cheese Garlic Bread Slices (Printable Version)
Crispy bread slices topped with garlic butter, melted cheese, and fresh chilies for a bold, savory flavor.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 8 pieces
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cheese & Toppings
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 fresh green chilies, finely chopped or 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
03 - Evenly spread garlic butter onto each bread slice using a spoon or spatula.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the buttered slices.
05 - Distribute finely chopped green chilies or jalapeño over the cheese layer. Optionally add crushed red pepper flakes for additional heat.
06 - Place the assembled bread slices onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and edges are golden.
07 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra fresh parsley.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Crispy edges with melted cheese and garlic flavor
- Quick, easy and ready in under 25 minutes
02 -
- This recipe contains dairy and gluten—check cheese and bread labels for allergen traces.
- Nutritional info per serving is about 210 calories, 11 g fat, 19 g carbs, 8 g protein.
03 -
- Use sweet bell peppers for a subtle kick if you prefer mild flavors.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan before baking for extra depth of taste.