I am a cheese lover. Not a fan of hard cheeses, and I really couldn’t tell you anything about them.
But regular sandwich/pizza/cracker topping cheeses is a whole other story. Mozarella, Cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, and I’ve even seen a Monterey Jill!
I kept seeing amazing pictures of Italian Stuffed Cheese Bread and really wanted to give it a try. But dinner time was approaching and I was intimidated by the criss cross slices, the kids were getting a bit clingy and we didn’t have any fresh herbs like parsley or chives. I just needed something a little simpler.
Here’s what we ended up making. I used only half the loaf of French Bread in case it turned out gross (I was a little hesitant to put mayonnaise on cheese bread). And my 3-year-old doesn’t like cheese, so I wanted to leave some bread that he would eat.
This Cheesy French Bread turned out so tasty! My husband and I loved the crispy crunchiness on the bottom of the bread. The inside was still soft. The cheesy topping had a great flavor. We loved it. Every cheesy, greasy bit. Hope you do too!
Cheesy French Bread
Ingredients (for 1/2 of a French bread loaf):
- 1/2 of a loaf of French Bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/3 C. real mayonnaise (butter would make a yummy substitute– I might try it next time)
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasonings
- 1 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and set the french bread on a cookie sheet.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian Seasonings, and shredded cheese. Mix together. Spoon and spread onto the open faces of the french bread.
- Bake in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly/melted.
Serve warm!
*Inspired by THIS recipe.