Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
Simple and delicious.
If you’re looking for a classic buttery, garlicky and cheesy garlic bread recipe, this is it! Quick and delicious, this bread can be ready in about 25 minutes or less. Use your favourite cheese to make it extra tasty.
Homemade is the best!
Garlic bread is always a favourite in our house! It just pairs deliciously with so many things…pasta (try it with this shrimp pasta), grilled steak, soups, stews…you name it, garlic bread is a perfect match. While store-bought garlic bread is great, homemade garlic bread, especially one loaded with cheese, is the BEST! And really, with how simple it is to assemble, making cheesy garlic bread at home is the way to go!
So if you’re looking for something quick and delicious to add to your dinner tonite, try this recipe, I think you’ll love it!
Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe Tips:
- BREAD: Use a French bread loaf. But really, you can use any of your favourite large loaves of bread (sourdough, Italian, focaccia, ciabatta etc.)
- CHEESE: I used cheddar cheese, but you can use any of your favourite cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey Jack or a mixture of shredded cheeses.
- OPTIONS: Feel free to mix in some spices like Italian seasoning (about 1 tsp in with the butter mixture). Or if you like it spicy, add some chopped jalapeño peppers.
- MAKE AHEAD: You can assemble this bread ahead of time and bake later.
- FREEZING: You can even wrap it in plastic wrap and tin foil and freeze it un-baked for up to 3 months. Then thaw and resume with baking instructions.
How to make Cheesy Garlic Bread:
This is such a simple recipe (see below for the full recipe and instructions).
- Cut a French bread loaf in half horizontally.
- Mix together the butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the butter mixture over the open faces of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Bake.
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What to serve with Cheesy Garlic Bread:
- It’s delicious with steak or any grilled meats.
- Serve with lasagna or any pasta dish.
- Enjoy with soups, stews or casseroles.
- Make it as a party appetizer.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/3 cup butter at room temperature, or slightly warmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half horizontally.
- In a small bowl mix together the butter, minced garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly on the open sides of each of the French loaf halves.
- Sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and starting to brown. If you want the tops to be more browned, you can broil the bread on high for 1 – 2 minutes.
- Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley.
- Slice into pieces and enjoy!
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