Italian AmericanEasy · Hot
Cheesy Garlic Bread Skillet
Dom Capelli's take on the ultimate comfort side — torn chunks of bread bathing in rich garlic butter, loaded with melted mozzarella and parmesan, then baked until golden and bubbling in a cast iron skillet.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Rest
2 min
Total
47 min
Method
Preparation
1
Tear the white bread into rough, irregular chunks — about 2-inch pieces. The torn edges absorb garlic butter better than clean cuts.
Make the Garlic Butter
3
Add all 1.5 cups of mozzarella and the parmesan to the bowl. Toss everything together until the cheese starts to cling to the bread.
Assembly
4
Add 1 cup of mozzarella and the parmesan to the bowl. Toss everything together until the cheese starts to cling to the bread.
Baking
Finishing
6
Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top and serve straight from the skillet — family-style, of course.
D
Nutri-Score
Needs balance
A–E · lower is better · score 15
Calories
609
per serving
High in saturated fat · 21gCalorie-dense · 609 kcalSource of protein · 28gSource of fibre · 9gLow sugar · 4g
Protein
28g
Carbs
41g
Fat
38g
Sat. fat
21g
Fiber
9g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
1038mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
E
Environmental impact
Very high impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.7
per serving
ECarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.1m³
Land
18Pt
Runoff
0.03g P
Mozzarella drives 47% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
3
Sweet
6
Salty
2
Sour
1
Bitter
1
Spicy
Textures
CrispyTenderChewySaucy
Aromas
GarlickyHerbalButteryCheesy
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Cast Iron SkilletCounter FootprintSmall
Techniques
TossingBaking
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
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Equipment Safety
Cast iron skillet retains extreme heat. Use heavy-duty oven mitts and place on heat-resistant surface. Never place hot skillet on countertops without protection.
Cross Contamination
Avoid using the same cutting board or utensils for bread and cheese after handling raw ingredients to prevent bacterial transfer.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in airtight container. Consume within 3-4 days. Reheat at 350°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
High Risk Population
For elderly, pregnant, or immunocompromised individuals, ensure bread is heated thoroughly with cheese reaching fully melted state throughout.
Handling
Cheese and bread absorb garlic butter rapidly. Allow cooling for 2 minutes before serving to prevent scalding from bubbling cheese.
Pro Tips
Technique
Don't cut your bread — tear it. Those ragged edges are like little pockets that grab onto all that garlicky butter. Clean cuts just don't hold the goodness the same way.
Equipment
If you've got a cast iron skillet, use it. That even, retained heat creates the most beautiful crispy crust on the bottom while keeping everything gloriously bubbly on top.
From the chef
Now this here is what I call 'the people's bread' — my nonna used to say bread was sacred, and she was right. But she never had a cast iron skillet and gooey melted cheese. This skillet's been a staple at our Sunday dinners for years, and every time I pull it from the oven, the smell alone brings the whole family running. It's messy, it's indulgent, and it's exactly what comfort food should be.
TagsCheesyGarlickyBakedComfort FoodFamily StyleCast IronMozzarellaParmesan
AllergensMilkWheatGluten
Source: generated · June 10, 2026