Garlic bread is one of our family favourites and it's so easy to make! If I have a loaf of bread I need to use quickly, this is great way to use all the bread and bulk out a family meal. This cheesy garlic bread always makes a yummy side with pasta, salad or soup.
This cheesy garlic bread is always a crowd pleaser, especially over the holidays.
Bread is a huge part of our family meals, and I love making my own bread (this bread is so easy and delicious) but sometimes I get too busy and buy bread from my local bakery.
Ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients to make this cheesy garlic bread:
- Bread is of course the number one ingredient needed here. I like to cut it lengthways to get as much surface area as possible
- Butter is non negotiable for flavour and to soften the bread
- Softened garlic that has cooked in olive oil before spreading gives it a milder flavour and makes it easier to mix into the butter
- Grated cheddar cheese gives you all the cheesiness this dish needs!
- Olive oil for a bit of flavour and make the crust a little more crispy when baking
- Salt for taste!
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Instructions
Step 1: combine the butter, salt and garlic into a mixing bowl, making a soft spreadable mixture.
Step 2: spread the bread with the butter mixture then cover with shredded cheddar cheese, season with salt and pepper and its ready to bake.
Step 3: once the cheese is melted and lightly brown, its ready. Try not to dig in too quickly, its hot and gooey!
Substitutions & Variations
Substitutions: this recipe has not been tested with any substitutions. If you do replace any ingredients, let us know in the comments below!
Variations: cheesy garlic bread is perfect as it is, but there are few ways to elevate or suit your taste;
- cheddar and jalepeno
- red chilli flakes
- mozzarella cheese
Equipment
- The garlic needs to be roasted in the oven or cooked confit in a mini Dutch oven.
- A spatula for mixing and spreading the thick butter and garlic mixture.
- A large baking tray, suitable for the size of your oven, to fit two halves of a large loaf of bread
Helpful tips
- Use room temperature butter. If the butter is too cold it wont mix and melting before hand with be messy and ruin the finished dish.
- Use cooked garlic. Fresh garlic will be too pungent and for most people unpalatable
- Prepare the day before. If entertaining for a large group, prepare the dish in advance, and stop just before the baking step. Keep covered in the fridge overnight. Bring to room temperature before baking in the oven.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Delicious cheesy garlic bread, perfect as a side with pasta, salad or soup.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread
- 180 g butter, softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 garlic bulb
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut the top of the garlic bulb, place on a tray lined with foil and drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Wrap in the foil and place in the oven until golden, approximately 20 minutes.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, garlic, salt and pepper. If you don’t want big chunks of garlic, once you remove the cloves from the bulb, chop up the cloves before adding to the butter.
3. Slice the loaf of the bread in half, lengthways, and place on a baking tray. Spread the butter and garlic mixture all over the inside of both halves. Then coat with cheese.
4. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper. place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 -20 minutes.
5. Once golden brown, remove from the oven. Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Let me know if you have tried this recipe