Description
This comforting meal features Zoup! Good, Really Good Tomato Bisque paired with warm, cheesy garlic bread. The creamy tomato bisque is gently heated on the stovetop and served alongside a crusty French bread topped with a garlic butter spread and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, baked until bubbly and golden brown. Garnished with fresh parsley, this easy-to-make recipe makes a perfect cozy lunch or dinner for four.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Bisque
- 2 (16 ounce) jars Zoup! Good, Really Good Tomato Bisque
Cheesy Garlic Bread
- 1 (16 ounce) loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Soften Butter: Let the butter sit on the counter for at least an hour prior to starting the recipe so it softens up, ensuring easy mixing and spreading.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the top third position for optimal baking of the cheesy bread.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash together with a fork until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Place the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Apply Toppings: Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread halves. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the buttered bread.
- Bake and Broil: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 12 minutes. For an extra bubbly and browned cheese topping, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Heat Tomato Bisque: While the bread is baking, pour the tomato bisque into a covered saucepan and warm over medium heat on the stove until it is heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Remove the cheesy bread from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top. Slice the bread and serve immediately alongside hot bowls of tomato bisque for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Letting the butter soften is crucial for easy blending and spreading.
- Broiling time may vary depending on your oven, so keep a close eye on the cheese to avoid burning.
- You can substitute the bread with any crusty loaf such as Italian or sourdough for variation.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra clove of garlic to the butter mixture.
- Fresh parsley adds color and freshness, but you can omit if unavailable.
