Garlic Parmesan Cheese Bread

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time10

Cook Time13

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: slices

Calories: 245kcal

Preheat oven to 350℉. Slice loaf of bread in half lengthwise, cutting each half into equal thickness if possible. Set aside.
1 loaf French bread
In a medium bowl, mix butter and mayonnaise until smooth. If butter is not fully softened, it's fine, just mix as well as possible. Add Parmesan, garlic, and scallions, stirring until incorporated.
1 cup salted butter, 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, 6 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, 3 scallions
Spread mixture equally over both halves of bread. Sprinkle paprika on top to your liking. Make two boats of aluminum foil (see notes) around the bread halves. Place on the baking sheet and tent the top with aluminum foil.
paprika
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from top of bread and turn oven to Broil function. Broil until the topping is well softened, slightly bubbly, and the edges of bread are golden brown. This takes 2-4 minutes depending on your oven. Watch it carefully to ensure the topping and bread don't burn. Use the edge of the bread as your guide since the topping doesn't need to change color much.
Remove bread from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Place bread on a cutting board and slice as desired. Plate and serve.

Parmesan cheese- I use the grated cheese that comes in the green container from the store.
Mayonnaise- I recommend using full fat regular mayonnaise. Low fat mayo may not have creamy, successful results. Mayonnaise using other fats may have an off taste. Do not use Miracle Whip.
Aluminum foil boat- Place the bread on a piece of foil a bit longer than the bread and then crinkle the foil around the bread with your hands to form a boat that cradles the bread.
Parsley- Dried parsley may be used in place of fresh. If using dried, you can sprinkle it before baking.
Reheating- Store any leftovers covered in foil in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To reheat, fully enclose the bread in foil and bake in preheated 350F degree oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed to your liking.