Why Make This Recipe

Cheesy garlic bread is a classic favorite that pairs perfectly with many dishes. It’s warm, buttery, and loaded with flavor. Whether you serve it with pasta, salads, or soups, this cheesy delight brings comfort to every meal. Plus, it’s super easy to make!

How to Make Best Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

• 8-10 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Roasted garlic from above
• ½ cup butter, melted (113g)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup milk (60g)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls, kept in the full sheet form (or replace with a French baguette of similar size)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Chopped parsley and chili flakes for serving

Directions:

Roasted Garlic:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the top off the garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
3. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast for about 30 minutes until soft and golden. Let it cool, then squeeze the garlic out of the skins into a bowl.

Garlic Butter Custard:

1. In the bowl with the roasted garlic, add melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped parsley. Mix well until smooth.

Assembly:

1. Place the Hawaiian Sheet Rolls on a baking sheet, keeping them in the full sheet form.
2. Pour the garlic butter custard mixture evenly over the rolls.
3. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

How to Serve Best Cheesy Garlic Bread

Once baked, remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and chili flakes for an extra kick. Serve warm and enjoy alongside your favorite meal.

How to Store Best Cheesy Garlic Bread

If you have leftovers, allow the bread to cool completely. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month. To reheat, simply warm it in the oven until heated through.

Tips to Make Best Cheesy Garlic Bread

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian herbs to the garlic butter mixture.
• If you like it spicy, mix in some crushed red pepper flakes.
• Ensure the mozzarella cheese is freshly shredded for the best melt.

Variation

You can add cooked bacon or sautéed spinach to the mixture for a delicious twist. Different types of cheese, like cheddar or provolone, can also change the flavor profile.

FAQs

1. Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?
Yes, you can substitute garlic powder, but fresh garlic gives a more robust flavor.

2. What if I don’t have King’s Hawaiian rolls?
You can use a French baguette or any soft bread that can hold the custard.

3. Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the garlic butter mixture in advance and assemble the bread just before baking for the freshest taste.

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

This cheesy garlic bread is warm, buttery, and loaded with flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment for various dishes like pasta, salads, or soups.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings 12 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

Roasted Garlic

• 8-10 cloves garlic cloves For roasting
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt

Garlic Butter Custard

• ½ cup butter, melted (113g)
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk (60g)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Main Ingredients

• 12 pieces King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls Kept in the full sheet form or can substitute with a French baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly shredded for best melt.

For Serving

• Chopped parsley
• Chili flakes For extra kick

Instructions

 

Roasting Garlic

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Cut the top off the garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
• Wrap the garlic in foil and roast for about 30 minutes until soft and golden. Let it cool, then squeeze the garlic out of the skins into a bowl.

Garlic Butter Custard Preparation

• In the bowl with the roasted garlic, add melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped parsley. Mix well until smooth.

Assembly

• Place the Hawaiian Sheet Rolls on a baking sheet, keeping them in the full sheet form.
• Pour the garlic butter custard mixture evenly over the rolls.
• Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serving

• Once baked, remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and chili flakes for an extra kick.
• Serve warm and enjoy alongside your favorite meal.

Notes

If you have leftovers, allow the bread to cool completely. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month. To reheat, simply warm it in the oven until heated through. For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian herbs to the garlic butter mixture. If you like it spicy, mix in some crushed red pepper flakes. Ensure the mozzarella cheese is freshly shredded for the best melt.

Keyword Cheesy Garlic Bread, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Garlic Bread, Vegetarian