Recipe

Few side dishes can steal the spotlight like a perfectly baked Cheesy Garlic Bread — crisp on the outside, buttery and garlicky inside, with molten, stretchy cheese that pulls with every bite. It’s the ultimate comfort food, whether served with pasta, soups, or enjoyed solo. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to achieve that restaurant-style texture at home — evenly melted cheese, crunchy crust, and rich garlic aroma — with help from the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, your secret weapon for fluffy, even shreds that melt flawlessly every time.

Ingredients

1 large French or Italian baguette, halved lengthwise

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, coarsely shredded

½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Optional: ½ cup cheddar cheese for extra sharpness

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Slice the baguette lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up.

2. Make the Garlic Butter

In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy and fragrant.

3. Shred Cheese with Geedel (Your Secret Weapon)

Use the manual rotary cheese grater to shred mozzarella and Parmesan. Its stainless-steel drums create light, fluffy cheese curls that melt evenly — no clumping or uneven spots. Switch blades to mix in cheddar for extra tang.

4. Assemble the Bread

Spread garlic butter evenly across both bread halves, reaching every corner. Generously top with shredded mozzarella, then sprinkle Parmesan for that golden crisp finish.

5. Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra crunch, switch to broil mode for the last 1–2 minutes — but keep a close eye to avoid burning.

6. Slice & Serve

Allow bread to cool slightly, then slice into thick strips. Serve warm and enjoy that satisfying cheese pull!

Tips & Variations

Pull-Apart Style: Cut the loaf into a crisscross grid (without cutting through the bottom) before buttering — great for sharing.

Herb Twist: Add dried oregano, basil, or crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for extra flavor.

Cheese Variety: Use Geedel’s Fine Blade for Parmesan and Coarse Blade for Mozzarella for perfect melt layers.

Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the bread up to 4 hours ahead, cover, and bake before serving.

Conclusion

This Cheesy Garlic Bread delivers everything you crave — crunch, creaminess, and that unmistakable pull of hot, melted cheese. It’s a crowd-pleaser for family dinners, parties, or weeknight indulgence. With the rotary cheese shredder, shredding cheese becomes safe, quick, and effortless, making homemade cheesy bread not only possible but addictive.