Description
This playful, colorful cheesy bread is loaded with gooey cheese and a rainbow of fresh veggies, making it a crowd-pleasing snack for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Italian or French bread loaf (about 16 oz), sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely diced orange bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely diced purple cabbage
- 1/3 cup finely diced cherry tomatoes or halved grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil spray (optional)
- Flaked sea salt (optional, for sprinkling before serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place the bread, cut side up, on the tray.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic. Spread evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Dice all bell peppers, cabbage, and tomatoes into small, even pieces (about 1/4 inch cubes). Blot tomatoes with a paper towel if juicy.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over each bread half. Reserve the rest of the cheese for topping.
- Arrange the veggies in colorful stripes across the bread: red (tomatoes), orange, yellow, green (bell peppers), and purple (cabbage). Press lightly into the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar over the veggies. Add red pepper flakes if desired and a light spray of olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling and bread edges are golden brown. For extra crispness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil and flaked sea salt if desired.
- Slice into 2-inch strips or squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for parties and playdates.
- Brightens up any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Seuss Rainbow Cheesy Bread, cheesy bread, party snack, kids snack