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Ultimate Garlic Bread

February 7, 2020 by Mahy, Updated November 17, 2020 40 Comments

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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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Comments

  1. Sally says

    February 28, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    This is fabulous and so simple! Thanks for all your great step-by-step instructions! Perfect with my favorite spaghetti dinner!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    February 28, 2020 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    Omg drooling, can you have garlic bread for breakfast? Haha. I can’t wait to make it this weekend!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      ahahahah absolutely!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    February 27, 2020 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for the family and it was a hit!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:09 pm

      Yaay so happy you enjoyed this Katie! We love it too!

      Reply
  4. Jayne says

    February 27, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    This garlic bread is so good I serve it over and over. Family loves it.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:09 pm

      so happy you like it Jayne

      Reply
  5. Laura | Wandercooks says

    February 25, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    A big yes for this garlic bread, and a big YES to the chilli flakes! What a great idea, I could eat this every night!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      Same here!!

      Reply
  6. Krissy Allori says

    February 25, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow, you are so right. I will never be able to have store bought again. So yummy!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      Perfect Krissy!!

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    February 25, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    This really is the ultimate garlic bread! So delicious with spaghetti or lasagna!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  8. Carrie Robinson says

    February 25, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    This would go perfectly with the lasagna soup I am going to make later this week. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      great Carrie!

      Reply
  9. Kushigalu says

    February 25, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Love Garlic bread and this looks fantastic. I will try your version soon.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:12 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  10. Colleen says

    February 22, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Now I’m craving garlic bread! I like your idea of the chili flakes. I have never thought of doing that, but I know I will love it!

    Reply
  11. Beth says

    February 22, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so mouthwatering, I may eat it as the main course instead of the side! Lol!

    Reply
  12. Cindy says

    February 22, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    We made this last night for family movie night. The kids are asking if we can make it again tonight! WIN!

    Reply
  13. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    February 22, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good garlic bread recipe. This one looks so quick and easy, I am definitely want to give it a go 🙂

    Reply
  14. Jayne says

    February 22, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a flavorful garlic bread recipe. I will make it over and over again.

    Reply
  15. Kiki Johnson says

    February 20, 2020 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds amazing! I cannot be left alone with garlic bread so I will make sure I only make it when company’s coming! LOVE your recipes!

    Reply
  16. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

    February 20, 2020 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    This sure sounds like the ultimate recipe! Will save this for the next dinner party!

    Reply
  17. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    February 20, 2020 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    This looks so good and much better than store bought. Garlic bread is one of my favourite sides.

    Reply
  18. Jen says

    February 20, 2020 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    This is so delicious! We were all fighting over the last piece.

    Reply
  19. Julia says

    February 20, 2020 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    Homemade garlic bread is best and so addictive! I can eat the whole loaf all by myself 🙂

    Reply
  20. Carrie Robinson says

    February 19, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a definite must-make for our next pasta night. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Tisha says

    February 19, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    This would absolutely be perfect for a pasta night! Love garlic bread all the time!

    Reply
  22. Jenn says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  23. Pam Greer says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    This truly is the best garlic bread recipe!! I use whatever fresh herbs I have on hand. So delicious!

    Reply
  24. Tonje says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love homemade garlic bread, and this recipe was really easy! Loved it!

    Reply
  25. SHANIKA says

    February 8, 2020 at 3:29 am

    5 stars
    Nothing like Homemade Garlic Bread! This looks so amazing!

    Reply
  26. Dannii says

    February 8, 2020 at 3:16 am

    We love making our own garlic bread. It is SO easy to make.

    Reply
  27. Claudia Canu says

    February 8, 2020 at 3:00 am

    5 stars
    OMG! I made this last night for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The mix of flavors is just the best!

    Reply
  28. Anita says

    February 7, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    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
  29. Kelley says

    February 7, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    This garlic bread perfection!

    Reply
  30. 40A. says

    August 20, 2018 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    This looks beyond delicious! Love the homemade garlic butter!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      August 29, 2018 at 10:10 am

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply

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