Let’s be real, nothing tops the smell of fresh garlic bread filling your kitchen, and when it’s homemade cheesy garlic bread, it’s a total winner. It’s creamy and bold, plus it turns that perfect golden color.
You can make it fast with stuff you already have in the pantry, so there’s no stress and just crispy, chewy goodness. And honestly, this is the kind of garlic bread that pairs perfectly with easy comfort meals like Rotel Chicken Spaghetti or a cozy bowl of Tomato Basil Soup.
This is your quick fix for snack time, because you don’t need to order in! Got extra pesto or salsa? Mix it right into the butter for a fun twist, though store-bought just can’t compete with our homemade recipe.
Grab your bread, load it with butter and cheese, and get ready, because your snack game is about to level up!
Key Ingredients and Their Benefits
- Bread: Pick a French loaf or baguette. It’s crunchy outside and soft inside, so it holds all the buttery, cheesy goodness perfectly.
- Garlic: This is the star. Fresh minced garlic gives that bold kick, and it makes you want just one more bite.
- Butter: Melt it and mix in the garlic. It soaks deep into the bread, so every bite is rich and full of flavor.
- Cheese: Mozzarella brings that awesome cheese-pull, but add a bit of cheddar or parmesan on top for a sharp taste and golden color.
- Parsley: Sprinkle some on for freshness. It cuts through the richness, so there’s no room for guilt.
Garlic Herb Bread
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into about 1-inch thick pieces horizontally, then cut into individual slices if desired. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended and the mixture turns fragrant.4 cloves garlic cloves, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
- Spread the garlic herb butter generously over each slice of bread using a brush or butter knife, ensuring even coverage and some pooling at the edges for flavor.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the bread edges are golden brown and crispy, about 12-15 minutes. Keep an eye on the bread to prevent burning, and look for bubbling butter at the edges as a doneness indicator.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter. Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped parsley for garnish.
- Serve warm as a flavorful side or appetizer, enjoying the crisp crust and fragrant garlic-herb topping.
Tips for the Perfect Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Grab some day-old bread if you can. It toasts up crisp and perfect every time!
- Whatever you do, don’t skip the broil. That’s how you get the crispy top and soft middle. It’s pure magic!
- Want more garlic? Roast it first, then mash it into the butter. You’ll thank me later.
- Mix in a little mayo or cream cheese. Makes it extra creamy.
- Want it spicy? Toss in some red pepper flakes, just enough to wake things up.
Serving Ideas
- Pair it with Your Perfect Plate of Cozy Spaghetti. It’s the ultimate hug on a plate!
- Grab a piece of this cheesy garlic bread and dunk it in my Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup. One bite, and you’re in total happy heaven!
- Serve it alongside my Fresh Watermelon Juice Recipe. That juicy, refreshing sip cuts through all the cheesy richness.
- Slice it into sticks for a party. Watch your friends grab them faster than you can say “garlic bread” – gone in 60 seconds flat!
Fun Twists to Try
- Go herby. Stir some oregano or rosemary into the butter before you spread it. Your whole kitchen will smell like a dream!
- Make it spicy and drizzle some hot honey over the top right after it comes out of the oven.
- Load it up. Sprinkle bacon bits or sliced jalapeños on before broiling. Crunchy, spicy, cheesy goodness in every bite.
- Extra cheesy? Mix a little cream cheese in with the mozzarella. You’ll get the longest, gooiest cheese pull ever!
That’s it! Your cheesy garlic bread is ready to steal the spotlight! Serve it up with your favorite spaghetti, pasta, or a simple salad for the coziest meal ever. Snap a photo, tag me in your win, and dig in!
Mark Renshaw is the creator of Val’s Recipe Box, a heartfelt food blog preserving cherished family recipes inspired by his grandmother Val. Blending nostalgic storytelling with comforting, unfussy dishes, he celebrates the tradition and love behind every meal.
