Description
Delicious Lasagna Garlic Bread combines the rich flavors of ground beef marinara, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and Italian-seasoned butter on crispy Italian bread. A perfect appetizer or side dish for any Italian meal.
Ingredients
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Bread
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Lasagna Mixture
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cups (514 g) marinara sauce, divided
Topping
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the Italian bread loaf lengthwise into two halves and place both on the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning; spread this mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread halves. Set aside while preparing the meat sauce.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and fully cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease from the pan.
- Add Marinara Sauce: Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of marinara sauce with the cooked beef. Let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Bread: Evenly spread the beef and marinara mixture over the buttered bread halves. Then sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar cheese on each half.
- Bake Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted.
- Broil Cheese: Switch the oven to broil and cook the bread for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden brown cheese crust without burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve immediately with the remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For air fryer: After assembling with cheese, place bread halves in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten free.
- To enhance flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers to the ground beef while cooking.
- Leftover bread can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
