At a glance

Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.

• Yield: 4 servings
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 12 minutes

For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 4 servings.

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 36 g
• Fat: 27 g
• Sodium: 781 mg

Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.

Bread

Have these measured and ready before you begin.

• 1 baguette

For Brushing

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garlic-Herb Topping

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 pinches salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper, optional
• about 1/2 cup (15 g) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
• 1 2/3 cups (400 ml by volume) grated kaşar (or Monterey Jack or low-moisture mozzarella)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine the salt, optional black pepper, grated garlic, topping olive oil, parsley, rosemary, and thyme, then stir in the grated kaşar.

2. Halve the baguette crosswise, then split each half lengthwise to make 4 pieces.

3. Whisk the milk with 1 tablespoon olive oil and brush it lightly over the cut surfaces.

4. Divide the garlic-cheese mixture evenly among the bread pieces.

5. Arrange on a sheet pan and bake for about 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned.

Sources

1. USDA FoodData Central — April 2026 data release