Focaccia Cheesy Garlic Bread
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Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
40m
This Focaccia Cheesy Garlic Bread is a savory delight. The homemade bread is infused with Italian seasoning and garlic, then topped with a mouthwatering blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at any gathering.
Ingredients
Servings:
8
Scale:
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Bread
Garlic Butter
Toppings
Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2
In a small bowl combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and sea salt.
3
Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil mixture aside.
4
Add flour to the oil and yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
5
Add dough to a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel. Let the dough rest for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
6
When ready, preheat the oven to 450°F.
7
Pour the remaining oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Use a pastry brush to coat the skillet.
8
Add half the dough to the skillet and work the dough to the edges. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
9
Top the dough with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
10
Fold the other half of the dough out onto a sheet of parchment paper. Use your hands to form the dough into a 12-inch circle. Invert the parchment paper over the cheese and carefully peel back the paper, leaving the top layer of dough in the skillet.
11
In a small bowl mix together butter, garlic, parmesan, parsley, and salt. (This is the garlic butter.)
12
Use your fingers to gently dimple the top of the dough. Brush the garlic butter over the top of the dough.
13
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the cheddar cheese.
14
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. (If you want the bread cut into pieces, remove it after 16 minutes, cut, and then put the bread back in the oven for the final two minutes.)
15
Serve hot with a marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories810kcal40%
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Fat45g2%
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Saturated Fat20g1%
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Carbohydrates70g3%
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Fiber3g0%
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Sugar5g0%
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Protein24g1%
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Cholesterol49mg2%
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Sodium552mg27%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.