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ultimate garlic bread

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Mmmmmmmm! Kind of like Garlic Bread meets Bruschetta - BUT BETTER!

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients For ultimate garlic bread

  • ROASTED GARLIC:
  • 2 bulbs
    garlic
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • GARLIC BUTTER:
  • 2 stick
    butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • TOMATO BASIL SALSA:
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 md
    roma tomatoes, diced
  • 3 Tbsp
    basil, fresh, cut into strips
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • BREAD:
  • 1 loaf
    sourdough bread, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
  • 4 oz
    sun dried tomatoes, oil packed, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese
  • 2 c
    mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make ultimate garlic bread

  • 1
    ROASTED GARLIC: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice off tops of garlic bulbs & drizzle each with 1 tbsp olive oil. Wrap in foil & bake for 1 hour. When done, unwrap foil & cool completely. Once cooled, squeeze cloves from skin. Set aside.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, prepare garlic butter...in a medium bowl, combine butter, parmesan, minced garlic, italian seasoning, parsley & red pepper flakes; mix well. Refrigerate.
  • 3
    TOMATO BASIL SALSA: In a medium saute pan over medium heat, combine oil & garlic. Cook until lightly browned, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes & heat through. Stir in basil, salt & pepper & remove from heat.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 5
    Combine roasted garlic, tomato basil salsa, sun dried tomatoes & parmesan cheese; mix well to combine. Set aside.
  • 6
    Spread garlic butter over bread. Bake 20 minutes or until browned.
  • 7
    Top bread with garlic/tomato mixture. Spread evenly with mozzarella cheese & bake 2 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice into pieces & serve.
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