Step 1

Preheat oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees C/392 degrees F before baking.

Step 2

Slice the loaf of bread in slices having 0.75 inches width. Now halve each slice.

Step 3

Take the softened butter (butter at room temperature) in a bowl. I used salted butter. If using unsalted butter, then add a bit of salt.

Step 4

Grate or mince 3 to 4 medium peeled garlic cloves directly into the softened butter. Instead of garlic, you can also add garlic chives.

Step 5

Mix the grated garlic very well with the butter.

Step 6

Grate cheddar or mozzarella cheese. You will need about ½ cup of grated cheese.

Step 7

Now spread the garlic butter evenly on all the slices.

Step 8

Top with the cheese generously.

Step 9

Sprinkle with your favorite herb or spice. You can add oregano, basil, red chili flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning etc.

Step 10

Place the bread slices in a baking tray.

Step 11

Now keep the baking tray on the top most rack of your oven. If using a microwave oven in the convection mode, then keep the baking tray on the glass turn table.

Step 12

Bake at 200 degrees C/392 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes or till the edges become a light golden and a bit crisp.

Step 13

The cheese will also melt. You don't need to toast these slices.

Step 14

Serve these Garlic Cheese Bread hot with tomato ketchup as a starter or as as a snack.