Cheesy Lasagna Garlic Bread
Cheesy Lasagna Garlic Bread layers buttery Italian bread with beef marinara, mozzarella, and cheddar. Bakes golden and bubbly in 35 minutes!
Ingredients
Garlic Bread Base
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Lasagna Topping
- ½ pound ground beef
- 2 cups (514 g) marinara sauce, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the bread
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves on the baking sheet, cut side up.
- Stir together the softened butter, Parmesan, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Spread the mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
Make the meat sauce
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off excess grease.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 cup of the marinara and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through. Remove from the heat.
Assemble and bake
- Spoon the beef mixture over both halves of the bread. Top each half with ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching closely, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley. Slice and serve right away with the remaining 1 cup marinara for dipping.
Air fryer option
- Prepare the bread through topping. Cut the halves to fit your basket and air fry at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.