Cheesy Garlic Bread

Buttery, garlicky, and blanketed in melted cheese, this garlic bread bakes up golden and bubbly in about twenty minutes – and routinely upstages whatever it is served with.

It is the side everyone reaches for first, and it could not be easier to make.

Why you’ll love it

  • 20 minutes to bubbly, golden bread.
  • Buttery and cheesy – the whole point.
  • Perfect partner for pasta and soups.
  • Crowd favorite every time.

Ingredient notes

  • Bread – a crusty baguette or ciabatta holds up best.
  • Butter and garlic – real garlic, softened butter.
  • Cheese – mozzarella for stretch, parmesan for savor.
  • Herbs – parsley for color and freshness.

How to make it

Mix a garlic butter, spread it on split bread, top with cheese, and bake until melted and golden. Full quantities are in the recipe card below.

Tips

  • Soften the butter fully so it spreads evenly.
  • Broil the last 1-2 minutes for bubbly, golden cheese – watch it closely.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh and hot. Re-crisp leftovers in the oven; the microwave makes it soft.

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Buttery, cheesy garlic bread baked until golden and bubbly in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette or ciabatta loaf halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Mash together the butter, garlic, parsley and salt, then spread over the cut sides of the bread.
  3. Top with the mozzarella and parmesan.
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes until melted and golden, broiling the last 1-2 minutes for bubbly edges. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Add a pinch of chili flakes to the butter, or a sprinkle of oregano, for extra flavor.

This recipe was developed with the help of AI tools and reviewed before publishing. It may not have been independently kitchen-tested — use your judgment, check for allergens, and cook to safe temperatures. See our AI Content Disclosure. Spotted an issue? Tell us.

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