Ingredients
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- 1 (16 oz) loaf Italian bread or French baguette, sliced horizontally
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small bowl.
- Spread garlic butter generously on both halves of the sliced bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden-brown.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra char.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For that authentic prison-style crust, toast the bread *before* adding butter for extra crispiness.
- Fake it like Henry Hill: wrap in foil and stash in your coat—just don’t get caught.
- Makes a great handheld appetizer—perfect for movie nights or gangsta picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 loaf
- Calories: 230 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
