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Super Bowl Garlic Cheesy Bread Football

This Super Bowl Garlic Cheesy Bread is a fun and delicious appetizer perfect for game day. Shaped like a football and loaded with garlic and cheese, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any party.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires just a few ingredients. You can customize it with your favorite cheeses or add toppings to make it even more special.

Cheesy Garlic Bread for Game Day

Football-shaped garlic cheesy bread with melted cheese and olive laces, served with marinara sauce.

This cheesy garlic bread features a crispy crust and a gooey, cheesy interior, shaped like a football for a festive touch. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 6-8 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Black olives or pepperoni slices for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Spread the Mixture: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the buttered bread.
  6. Shape the Football: Pinch the ends of the bread to create a football shape. Optionally, use black olives or pepperoni slices to create laces on the football.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 6-8 pieces
  • Calories: 320kcal
  • Fat: 22g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g

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