Description
Mummy Garlic Bread is a fun and festive appetizer perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed gathering. This crunchy French bread is topped with a savory garlic butter spread, wrapped with string cheese ‘bandages,’ and finished with black olive ‘eyes’ to create a playful mummy look. It’s quick to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Spread
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Bread and Toppings
- 1 French bread loaf
- 3 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- Black olive halves (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Then, slice each half into approximately 2-inch pieces. Arrange these bread slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Spread Butter on Bread: Using a knife or spatula, generously spread the garlic butter mixture over each bread slice, ensuring even coverage for flavor.
- Bake Garlic Bread: Place the baking sheet with the buttered bread into the preheated oven. Bake for 5 minutes to allow the bread to begin toasting and the butter to infuse flavor.
- Prepare Cheese ‘Bandages’: While the bread is baking, peel the mozzarella string cheese sticks into thin strips that will mimic mummy wrappings.
- Assemble Mummy Design: Remove the bread from the oven. Artfully place the cheese strips over each bread slice to resemble mummy bandages.
- Add Olive ‘Eyes’: Place two black olive halves on each slice to serve as the eyes of the mummy.
- Bake Again: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes. This step melts the cheese slightly and crisps the bread further.
- Serve: Remove the mummy garlic bread from the oven and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- If mozzarella string cheese sticks are unavailable, you can use shredded mozzarella and lay thin ribbons over the bread.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mix.
- Black olive halves not only serve as the eyes but add a salty contrast to the savory bread.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the number of guests.
