Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta

Name: Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3 cloves garlic, grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 ciabatta loaf, halved lengthwise; 4 oz. low-moisture mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup)

This side, made with ciabatta bread and gooey mozzarella, will certainly be a hit.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Dec 20, 2024

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Yields:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Use a thin ciabatta loaf to ensure that each bite will have a good cheese-to-bread ratio!

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ciabatta loaf, halved lengthwise
4 oz. low-moisture mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425ºF with the rack set 5 to 6 inches from the top. Stir together butter and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread butter on cut side of bread, dividing evenly; place on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2Bake until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with cheese and bake until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Switch oven to broil and broil until cheese is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into strips and serve immediately.

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