Easy Parmesan Cheese Bread

Black plate full of Parmesan Cheese Bread cut into pieces, ready to serve.

This parmesan cheese bread is super easy to make and ready in minutes. Made with butter, grated parmesan, fresh chives, and a sprinkle of black pepper, this bread is crusty, cheesy, and oniony and a great appetizer or side dish for pastas, soups, or salads.

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Prep Time:5

Cook Time:10

Total Time:15

Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy, Quick, Weeknight

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 baguette
12 tbsp salted butter softened
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ tbsp diced chives
Cracked black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup later.
Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then slice each of those in half widthwise, creating 4 separate baguette pieces.
1 baguette
On each baguette piece, spread 3 tablespoons of softened butter.
12 tbsp salted butter
Sprinkle ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese (1 cup total for the whole baguette) onto each buttered piece of bread.
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Top the cheese with a few turns of cracked black pepper and a sprinkle of chives.
Cracked black pepper, ½ tbsp diced chives
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and toasty.
Cut each baguette piece into 4 smaller pieces and serve warm.