Loaded Garlic Bread

Name: Loaded Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, each cut into 4 pieces; 8 tablespoons butter; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 1 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into 24 slices, about 1/2-inch thick; 3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 2 pieces and each cut into 12 slices

5 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, each cut into 4 pieces
8 tablespoons butter
6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into 24 slices, about 1/2-inch thick
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 2 pieces and each cut into 12 slices

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2

Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
3

Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels.
4

Cover with another piece of paper towel.
5

Microwave on high for 4 minutes or until slightly crisp.
6

Drain off fat; set aside.
7

When cool enough to handle, cut into thin strips.
8

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
9

Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant; remove from heat.
10

Place bread on baking sheets.
11

Spoon on butter and garlic.
12

Top each with a slice of cheese; sprinkle with bacon.
13

Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until cheese melts and bacon is crisp.
14

Cool slightly before serving.