1-Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Preheat your oven to 375°F. This temperature is ideal for melting the cheese while allowing the bread to develop a golden, crispy exterior without burning. While the oven heats, line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. Parchment also helps the bottom of the bread crisp up nicely.

2-Step 2: Slice the Bread Cut your French or Italian bread into slices that are 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. This thickness is important too thin and the bread becomes soggy under the cheese; too thick and the cheese-to-bread ratio feels off. Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion for clean cuts without squishing the loaf.

3-Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Mixture In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, salt, grated Parmesan cheese, and some of the chopped parsley. Mix everything together until well incorporated. The butter should be soft enough to spread easily but not melted if your butter is too cold, it won’t mix properly or spread smoothly.

4-Step 4: Butter Both Sides Using a butter knife or small spatula, spread the garlic butter mixture on both sides of each bread slice. Yes, both sides this ensures maximum flavor and that authentic buttery taste throughout. Place each buttered slice on your prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Don’t crowd the pan; give each slice a little breathing room so the heat circulates evenly.

5-Step 5: Prepare the Cheese Mixture In another medium bowl, stir together the shredded mozzarella-provolone mix (or just mozzarella) and the full-fat mayonnaise until combined. Don’t worry if it looks a bit clumpy that’s completely normal and expected. The mayonnaise doesn’t need to disappear into the cheese; it just needs to be distributed throughout.

6-Step 6: Top Each Slice Generously Spoon about 1 generous tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto each buttered bread slice. Spread it evenly across the surface, going all the way to the edges. This amount ensures you get a thick, gooey cheese layer that bubbles and browns beautifully. Don’t skimp here the generous cheese topping is what makes this taste like the real deal.

7-Step 7: Bake to Perfection Slide the baking sheet into your preheated 375°F oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes. You’re looking for the cheese to become bubbly, completely melted, and just beginning to develop golden-brown spots on top. The exact timing depends on your oven and how thick your cheese layer is, so start checking at 12 minutes.

8-Step 8: Garnish and Serve Remove from the oven and let the garlic bread rest for 1-2 minutes it will be incredibly hot. If desired, sprinkle additional chopped fresh parsley on top for color and freshness. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping. This Pizza Hut garlic bread is best enjoyed hot while the cheese is still melty and the bread maintains its crispy exterior.