“Delizioso Tapas Fiesta: Spanish Bread Tapas Recipe for Your Next Party”

Allergens

Gluten, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced into 1/2
• inch thick pieces
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store
• bought
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic herb mixture.
3. Arrange the sliced bread on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Brush the top side of each bread slice with the garlic herb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
5. Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce onto each bread slice and spread it slightly.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce on each bread slice.
7. Top the mozzarella with grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 12 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect Spanish bread tapas lies in the balance of flavors, from the savory marinara sauce to the aromatic garlic-herb mixture and the richness of the cheeses.

Notes

This recipe is easy to scale up or down depending on the number of servings needed.