Swiss Cheese Bread
This easy Swiss cheese bread turns a simple loaf of store bought French bread into a warm and melty garlic bread. This budget-friendly side dish can even be prepped ahead and frozen. Bake it fresh before serving for a delicious family dinner.
Ingredients
- French bread: 1 2-pound loaf or 2 1-pound loaves homemade or store bought
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter softened
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices 3/4 the way through the loaf, leaving the bottom crust intact.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the butter, Swiss cheese, and seasonings until well combined.
- Using a butter knife, spread half of the softened butter mixture between the slices of bread. Spread the remaining half over the top of the loaf.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the prepared bread on top and then loosely cover with more aluminum foil.
- Bake the bread for 25 minutes. Remove the top foil and let the bread brown for 5 more minutes.
