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This Cheesy Italian Bread is so easy and delicious, you will want to add it to your meals regularly. Even kids can get involved in making it!
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This Cheesy Italian Bread is the perfect side dish or appetizer. It is warm, cheesy, flavorful and topped with a fresh tomato slice. Serve this on the side with beef, soup, chicken, pasta, fish, really any meal can benefit from cheesy bread. Something like this is the perfect way to get your kids excited about eating tomatoes. I mean, you add cheese and bread… what’s not to love? Plus, this Italian cheese bread recipe is so easy it’s the perfect way to get little hands involved in the kitchen. Kids love to be part of the process. When they are, they’re more likely to eat what they helped create. Win-win.
Ingredients in Cheesy Italian Bread
- French Bread – if you are feeling very fancy, then you can bake your own bread. However, we usually just get the foil wrapped French bread loaf from the grocery store.
- Cheddar Cheese – We usually use cheddar cheese, but you can use shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, or an Italian cheese blend.
- Tomatoes
- Italian Seasoning – if you don’t have Italian seasoning, then you can make your own Italian spices blend. In a small bowl mix together basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram.
- Fresh Basil – an optional topping for your cheesy Italian bread
Questions About Cheesy Italian Bread
Cheddar! The tangy taste of cheddar cheese is great for balancing out the sweetness of bread. You can use sharp, medium or even mild cheddar cheese.
We most commonly serve this cheesy Italian bread as a side dish with pasta or soup. Or top your bread with some fresh tomatoes and fresh basil and serve it alone as an appetizer or snack.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave until the cheese is slightly melted.
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How to Make Cheesy Italian Bread
Cheesy Italian French Bread
Equipment
- Conventional Oven
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- cheddar cheese sliced
- 4 tomatoes sliced
- Italian seasoning or basil
Instructions
- Slice French bread lenthwise, cover with sliced cheese. Add tomatoes and top with Italian seasoning.
- Broil for a couple minutes until cheese melts (don't over-do it.. you don't want it to burn). If you don't like using a broiler, you can put it in the oven at 425-degrees until the cheese melts.
- Cut into individual pieces and serve hot!
I had this in France, but slightly different. It was with slices of mozzarella cheese, basil, tomatoes, and herbes de provence. It is definitelyoria one of my favorites!
Another yummy variation that's a hit in my house.. Grate some zucchinni, carrot, and onion. Saute it in butter, Salt and pepper to tatse, and place that on a lightly mayo'd bread of your choice, add a slice of tomato and then cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted.
Try it, you'll love it!
This looks like a great variation to a family favorite of ours. We especially love this in the summer with garden grown tomatoes! I've never tried it with basil or italian seasoning. Good ole salt and pepper though.
Yum, looks delicious and simple 🙂