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Make this Garlic Bread once and you will never reach for store-bought again! This  garlic bread recipe is buttery, garlicky, crunchy and addictive thanks to my secret blend of butter, roasted garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese!

Sliced up garlic bread sticks on a cutting board

This is seriously the BEST homemade garlic bread you’ll make. I’ve included a video so you can see how easy it comes together. Plus I’ve included tips on how to make garlic bread to fit your taste.

Dear Reader, I have a confession. I Love Garlic Bread. You’ll always find a hidden loaf of it in my freezer. Always. It’s like my go to appetizer or side to any meal. I can’t wait for you to make it!

Sticks of garlic bread stacked on a cutting board with one stick bitten up

GARLIC BREAD

I feel like everyone has a favorite type of garlic bread. Some love a soft loaf while others love a crunchy one. However, I know everyone loves a rich flavorful garlic bread!

So that’s why I wanted to cover everything you need to know about making garlic bread homemade in this post.

 

 

 

A few things to know so that you make this recipe your own:

  • The bread you choose will determine the final texture of your garlic bread.

  • If you start with a soft Italian loaf (like I did) you’ll end up with soft garlic bread, however if you start with a baguette you’ll end up with a crunchy garlic bread.

  • To get a seriously rich garlic taste, use Roasted Garlic. I’ve made a video of how to roast garlic so you can read all about it and how to use it in many different recipes.

  • Roasted garlic creates a deep sweet rich garlic flavor to your bread. If you’re rushed you can use fresh garlic or garlic powder, but you’ll end up with a slight after taste.

  • Herbs are KEY to a good garlic bread recipe. Use a combo of thyme, oregano and basil or at least one of them.

  • Butter is my favorite flavor, however you can substitute that with olive oil.

  • Parmesan cheese is optional and you’ve probably didn’t think of it. However, it adds so much flavor and depth to your homemade garlic bread so I strongly urge you not to skip it.

  • Chilli flakes for me are a must, but I didn’t include them today because the girls were home and waiting to eat with me, so I skipped it.

Close up of one piece of garlic bread with herbs on a cutting board

GARLIC BREAD RECIPE

Now that we’ve broken down each ingredient, I’d love to share my favorite bread recipe!

I’ve used a soft Italian loaf because I love soft garlic bread, and also because the girls wanted to have some with this Luscious Carrot Tomato Basil Soup.

I won’t deny that I love a nice crunchy baguette or ciabatta loaf of garlic bread often times, especially on a cheese board.

You can not miss this post Roasted Garlic & How to Roast Garlic on the blog. It’s another video which covers the magic of roasting garlic and the many ways to use it. For today’s recipe, roasted garlic is my secret ingredient.

And once you try it, you’ll understand why. You don’t get any after taste from using garlic powder (like most recipes do) or the slight pungent taste of fresh garlic. I can’t stress enough on making your own roasted garlic.

Today’s herbs were a blend of fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh parsley and fresh basil. I probably always have these herbs on hand because that’s what I do for a living! But either way, you can pick one of them or any combo of herbs you like/have on hand.

The cheese. It’s Parmesan for me today because I feel it’s the basic flavor. But I’ve made it a few times with goat cheese in this post Fruity Goat Cheese Bread.

And my other favorite is making it with blue cheese. That one was seriously divine. I was teaching an Italian cooking class and made the blue cheese garlic bread on an antipasto platter. It was a HIT.

The whole loaf of garlic bread sliced on a cutting board with a jar of roasted garlic on the side

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC BREAD

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Itlian loaf of bread sliced in half on abaking sheet lined with foil

Slice the Loaf of bread lengthwise.

A bowl with a mixture of roasted garlic, butter, herbs and parmesan cheese ready to spread on the bread

In a small bowl, mix the roasted garlic, butter, herbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Take a spoon and spread the garlic mixture over the insides of the loaves. Now place the two loaves on top of each other.

The loaf of spread halves are spread well with the roasted garlic butter mixture and ready to be wrapped

Line your baking sheet with ChicWrap aluminum foil. And place the loaf in the foil, wrap it well.

Wrapped up loaf of bread ready to bake

Bake the bread for 2 minutes until the flavors seep in and the crust gets slightly crispy.

Unfold the loaf and slice it into strips.

Slice and Enjoy!

GARLIC BREAD TIPS

  • Always start with your favorite type of bread because that’s the same type of read you’l end up with.
  • Use Roasted Garlic for the BEST garlic flavor.
  • Add your taste by using either butter or olive oil, and use your favorite herbs.
  • Parmesan cheese is used for flavor, not for the cheesy stretchy effect.
  • If you want cheese garlic bread, spread a layer (1 cup) of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops of the loaf of bread before slicing. Return back to the oven for 3 minutes until it melts.
  • If you prefer a harder/crunchier crust and a soft inside, bake the bread uncovered for 8 minutes longer.
  • Store the whole loaf of garlic bread wrapped well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Deforst over the counter or wrapped in foil in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.

A hand holding a piece of garlic bread bitten

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Quick Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Feta Sauce

Sliced up garlic bread sticks on a cutting board
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Ultimate Garlic Bread

Make this Garlic Bread once and you will never reach for store-bought again! This  garlic bread recipe is buttery, garlicky, crunchy and addictive thanks to my secret blend of butter, roasted garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese!

Course Appetizer, side
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword garlic bread, garlic bread homemade, garlic bread recipe, how to make garlic bread
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 297 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 large loaf of Italian ciabatta or French baguette I
  • 3 Tablespoons garlic roasted garlic
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup mixed minced fresh herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Slice the loaf in half lengthwise.

  3. In a small bowl, mix the roasted garlic, butter, herbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper then set aside

  4. Take a spoon and spread the garlic mixture over the inside of each loaf. Seal the loaf together and wrap with aluminum foil. Place the wrapped bread on a baking sheet.

  5. Bake it in the oven for15 minutes until the garlic herb flavors are fully absorbed into the bread.

  6. At this point remove it from the oven and wait a few minutes for the foil to cool down before removing it.

  7. Slice the bread into strips and serve right away. Or sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese before slicing, return back into the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese has melted. Then slice and serve!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Always start with your favorite type of bread because that's the same type of read you'l end up with.
  • Use Roasted Garlic for the BEST garlic flavor.
  • Add your taste by using either butter or olive oil, and use your favorite herbs.
  • Parmesan cheese is used for flavor, not for the cheesy stretchy effect.
  • If you want cheese garlic bread, spread a layer (1 cup) of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops of the garlic bread before slicing. Return back to the oven for 3 minutes until it melts.
  • If you prefer a harder/crunchier crust and a soft inside, bake the garlic bread uncovered for 8 minutes longer. 
  • Store the whole loaf of garlic bread wrapped well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Deforst over the counter or wrapped in foil in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. 
Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Garlic Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 297 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 534mg23%
Potassium 68mg2%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 266IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  22. Jenn

    5 stars
    Roasted garlic?!?! Genius! I’ve never made garlic bread with roasted garlic, but I’m sure going to try it your way! Thanks for the tips!

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  28. Anita

    5 stars
    We use the same stuff for our garlic bread: roasted garlic, butter, and parmesan! This is definitely the way to make superb garlic bread at home. 🙂

    Reply
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