Name: Easy Parmesan Cheese Bread with Chives and Black Pepper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 3, 2026

This parmesan cheese bread is a quick and easy way to turn a simple baguette into a savory, cheesy snack. With butter, grated parmesan, fresh chives, and a sprinkle of black pepper, this recipe is ready in minutes. This bread is crusty, cheesy, and oniony and a great appetizer or side dish for pastas, soups, or salads.

Easy Parmesan Cheese Bread with Chives and Black Pepper

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Easy Parmesan Cheese Bread with Chives and Black Pepper

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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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.

On each baguette piece, spread 3 tablespoons of softened butter.

Sprinkle ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese (1 cup total for the whole baguette) onto each buttered piece of bread.

Top the cheese with a few turns of cracked black pepper and a sprinkle of chives.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and toasty.

Cut each baguette piece into 4 smaller pieces and serve warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cheese Grating Hack 🧀
Freeze your parmesan cheese for 10-15 minutes before grating to prevent clumping and make it easier to create fine, even shreds.
Butter Spreading Technique 🧈
Let the butter sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before spreading to ensure smooth, even coverage without tearing the bread.
Fresh Chive Chopping Pro 🌱
Use sharp kitchen scissors to finely chop chives for more precise, uniform cuts that distribute evenly across the bread.
Crispy Crust Perfection 🥖
For an extra crispy texture, briefly toast the bread in the oven before adding toppings to create a perfect crunch.
Black Pepper Intensity 🖤
Freshly crack black pepper just before serving to release maximum flavor and aroma, using a high-quality pepper mill for the best results.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes