Garlic cheese bread is easy to make and even easier to eat. And this recipe is going to change the game for you.
What makes this garlic cheese bread so outrageous, you ask? It's the sheer deliciousness of it all! It's a rich, indulgent (and easy) recipe that makes for the perfect side dish for pasta, soup, casseroles, or as an appetizer on its own!
There's no use in going half way with garlic bread, so we use all the cheesy, buttery goodness you could ask for to get the most incredible result.
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I actually can't believe I haven't posted a garlic cheese bread recipe until now.
After all, this is a vegetarian comfort food blog! And garlic bread is one of those naturally vegetarian recipes that doesn't need any modifications or meat replacements.
It's the perfect side for a pasta night, a cozy appetizer, or even just to nosh on during a fun summer night. This isn't the time to worry about cheesy garlic breath!
Embrace it, I say.
While it may have taken me a while to share my recipe with you, I assure you it's absolutely worth the wait. This is a completely over-the-top delicious garlic cheese toast recipe that's going to blow your mind.
And as a gal who could put away a hefty does of garlic cheese toast on any given day, trust me when I say this will be the best garlic toast you've ever had!
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Garlic Cheese Bread Ingredients
For my outrageously garlic cheese bread recipe, you’ll need these ingredients:
- One loaf French or Italian bread (14 oz or about 400 g)
- Mayonnaise (trust me on this!)
- Shredded/grated mozzarella
- Shredded/grated Parmesan
- Salted butter, melted (add about ¼ teaspoon of salt if you don't use salted butter)
- Minced garlic (Use freshly minced garlic)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
I strongly encourage you to grate your own cheese rather than buying it pre-shredded. It melts much better when you do!
Mayonnaise on garlic cheese bread?
Yes–you read it right! My garlic cheese bread recipe calls for mayonnaise.
It might seem strange. But trust me, it's a game changer. I know some people aren't big fans of mayonnaise, but I hope you can put any fears aside and at least give it a try for this recipe.
Why stop at butter when you can have butter, mayonnaise, AND cheese, right?
After all, we're not here to cut corners.
Garlic bread is at its best when its over the top, and mayonnaise takes it there! Of course, the loads of cheese and butter help too.
NOTE: This is obviously quite a lot of mayo for a garlic cheese bread recipe. If you're on the fence about mayo, feel free to reduce the amount a little bit.
Garlic bread instructions
Before we get to what to serve with garlic cheese bread, I'll tell you how to make it!
- First, you'll preheat your oven to 400F.
- Now it's time to melt the butter in the microwave and add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to it. Set it aside for now.
- Place a long sheet of tinfoil (long enough to wrap the bread) on a large baking sheet.
- Cut the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. Place it on the tinfoil on the cookie sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the mozzarella and fresh parsley. Stir well.
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Using a brush or spoon, spread the melted butter on both halves of the bread.
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Now take a spatula or spoon and spread the mayonnaise mixture on both halves of the bread. Make sure to spread the mixture all the way to the edges or they will burn. Here's how it looks with one half coated in the mayonnaise mixture and the other half with just the butter so far:
- Pull the ends of the foil together to cover the garlic cheese bread. Bake for ten minutes, then remove from the oven and open the tin foil. Add the grated parmesan and bake for about another 5 minutes (uncovered), or longer until the cheese is slightly golden and bubbly. Like this:
For the last minute or two, you can also turn your oven to broil to get a crispier result!
Once it's done, it's time to slice and serve it! Go ahead and serve the garlic cheese toast slices on their own.
OR, try one of these recipes for the perfect accompaniment.
What do you eat with garlic cheese bread?
The question should really be "What DON'T you eat garlic cheese bread with?" This versatile dish accompanies most vegetarian comfort food recipes perfectly.
It's the perfect side for dinner, and the cheese gives it a good amount of protein if you're looking to put a healthy spin on it. You can eat it for breakfast. You can eat it for lunch.
Of course, you can eat it for dinner.
It's okay to eat it for dessert too, if you ask me.
If you are looking for a delicious, cheesy, garlicky, buttery bread to enjoy with your dinner, look no further. This recipe is just what you're looking for.
Pairings for garlic cheese bread
As for the perfect accompaniments to serve with garlic bread, here are some ideas:
- THE ULTIMATE SMOKY & SPICY VODKA SAUCE FOR PASTA
- INCREDIBLE CHEESY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLUPS
- SUPER EASY CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE
- BURST TOMATO PASTA WITH BASIL
- CREAMY CHIPOTLE PASTA WITH SPINACH
Can you reheat garlic bread with cheese?
Yes, garlic bread with cheese can be reheated. To reheat garlic bread with cheese, place it on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly again.
Enjoy!
NOTE: If you're hesitant about the amount of mayo in this recipe or you're not big on mayonnaise in the first place, you can decrease the amount you use by ¼ or ½ cup.
📖 Recipe
Absolutely Outrageous Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400 F.Slice loaf of bread in half lengthwise.Place one long sheet (at least 24 inches) of tin foil on a cookie sheet. Lay the two halves of bread, cut side up, on the tin foil. Melt salted butter* in the microwave and add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to it. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mozzarella, and fresh parsley. Stir well. Set aside. Using a brush or spoon, spread the melted butter on both halves of the bread.Then, using a spatula or spoon, spread the mayonnaise mixture on both halves of the bread. Make sure to spread the mixture all the way to the edges or they will burn. Pull the ends of the foil together to cover the bread. Bake 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and open the tin foil.Sprinkle the bread with the grated parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake uncovered for about 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is slightly golden and bubbly. For a crispier crust, broil for the last minute or two. Let sit for a few minutes, then cut into slices and serve warm.
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Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!
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This recipe is going to come in soooo handy for Christmas parties and holiday events. It's also a suitable appetizer for dinner parties. Or, you know, just a regular Tuesday night!
During the summer, I love serving it with a salad for a meal and it ends up not feeling too heavy.
Hope you love it!
XO,
Chelsea
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2022 Update: I have a TikTok showing this garlic cheese bread recipe in action if you want to see it!
2023 Update: This has become my new most popular recipe! People on Pinterest have been raving about it — I hope you love it too.
Jenny
By far the best garlic bread ever!!! Was a huge hit at my family’s Christmas!!!
Ella
Awesome everyone wants the recipe! Thnx!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Yay!!!! Makes me so happy to hear that.
Neil
Hi oooo !!! Yes I was a bit warey of the Mao, as I'm a salad cream fan !! But it was well received by th family!! Ill be doing this again
Well done
Neil From UK
Gwen
Made this yesterday for a birthday party side dish. Everyone loved it. Hubby says it was outstanding! It was so good that I warned him we may just have this with salad for dinner once a week! Thanks for a great recipe prepared with simple ingredients.
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Yay!!! So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Gwen!
Kathy S
I have company coming and would love to try this. Can I prepare the bread a couple hours before putting it in the oven?
Tina G
Make your recipe this evening for my sins birthday dinner. There wasnt a piece left!!! Will definitely make this one agsin. I did bake it with homemade sundried tomatoes. Yum, !
Lisa Reid
Wanna try for a birthday dinner. Can I make a head of time and just put in for last 5 mins and Parmesan before serving?
Samantha Macgregor
So yummy! Made this to go with some creamy pasta! So easy !
Alicia Beam
Good, but I would cut back on the mayo next time
Kimberly
As some of the other comments said, was leary about trying because of the mayo. Holy moly glad I did!!!! So flavorful!!! So good! Will definitely be making again
Tracy
This may very well be the best think I've ever cooked. I added a little shredded Parmesan and Asiago but otherwise followed your recipe to the T. This will now be my go-to recipe if I need to impress someone.
Foodie
It was amazing ! Made it for a teenage kids party and it was a huge hit with everyone! I had to run away from the kitchen just so I could stop eating it 🙂
B
In the ingredient list. It says Grated Parmesan. In the directions it says Shredded Parmesan. Which 1 do I use. Trying to make this today. Thank you
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Hi there, any Parmesan will do. I prefer to grate my own from the block because I find it melts better.
Mary
I've been making this for years but we call it Yummy bread. We also add green onion and we use grated Parmesan cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. I never tell people that there is mayo in it because...well, you know...people think it's either crazy or gross but when they get their first bite.... that's it! They love it and I get asked for the recipe constantly.
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Hahaha I love that! "Yummy bread" sounds bang on!
Debbie
I do the same, but also add pinon nuts with the green onions, and sprinkle the top with sesame and poppy seeds for added texture. It's divine!
Shaheen
I am very excited to make this recipe at home today for my lovely husband.
Thanks for the delicious recipe.
Mary
Can you make this ahead of time?
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
How far ahead of time do you mean? If it's the same day, you could make the topping mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Then, when you're ready to eat it, you could just add it to the bread and bake it! I have also tried freezing some of my leftovers after they were baked, and they reheated well, but nothing beats fresh! Let me know how it turns out for you.
Lauren
This was the best garlic cheese bread I have ever had. The whole family loved it so much! Will definitely make this frequently!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Hey Lauren! I am SOOO glad to hear that...you made my day. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed it and I really appreciate you taking the time to review this recipe!
lee
when you say pull foil together ,do you mean put one layer on top of other?
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
So, the bread is lying on tin foil and when you pull it together, you're essentially wrapping it around the bread to cover it. Like pulling the ends together so it's wrapped up. Let me know if that makes sense!
Lisa
I’m confused too lol do you put the two slices together and then wrap them or just cover the two pieces as they lay beside each other?
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Sorry for any confusion! I just cover the two pieces as they lay beside each other. So they stay how they are in the pictures 🙂
Lisa
Thank you! This recipe is delicious!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
I'm so glad to hear!!! Thanks Lisa.
Mindy Kretschmer
This was a great hit! Especially with
my family and ME!
I will be making OFTEN!❤️❤️❤️
Mary Thurner
Oh. My. Word. Easy and amazing! Don't think of the calories or cholesterol. Worth every bite!
Kathy
I made this last night to serve with Tortellini Soup and I used an Italian Loaf. The 1 cup of Parmesan was too much. I stopped at 3/4 cup and that as too much also because it didn’t all melt. HOWEVER, the taste was phenomenal! Will definitely make again with only 1/2 cup of Parmesan.
Kathy
Made this tonight it is excellent! Thanks!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
So glad you liked it!!! Thanks for your review 🙂
Mo
Thank you for posting this recipe.
A few questions for you:
1. Have you tried broiling the bread versus baking? If so, which is the better outcome?
2. Have you tried not using butter because mayonnaise has enough fat? If so, which is the better outcome?
3. Have you tried roasted garlic spread or smear versus minced garlic? If so, which is the better outcome?
Ty!
Mo
Danielle
OMG this was delicious! I was skeptic of the mayo but did it anyways.....devine!!!!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Wooo!! I'm so happy you liked it. I appreciate your review so much!
Teri
I just made this garlic bread tonight and can’t get over how amazing it tastes! I’m a huge garlic fan, and this definitely fits the bill. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
I'm thrilled to hear that, Teri! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review; it means so much to me.
Paul
DELICIOUS, I think that I could have eaten the whole loaf. Took this to a church dinner this evening and everyone commented on how good that it was. I did put it under the broiler for a few minutes at the end but other than that it needs no additions or changes!! Thank you!
Angela Wheatley
This turned out amazing, my parents loved it and said it was the best they ever had. (Which is saying a lot coming from my dad!) They were shocked when I mentioned the mayo. Definitely doing this again!
Pam
It was delicious. Will definitely be making it again
rubi rogers
Had this in California years ago, and never forgot it. Took a chance and looked for a recipe and here it is! Thank You!
Randi
By far the best garlic cheese bread ever! I’ve made this recipe several times and have experimented with different breads and they’ve all turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
I'm THRILLED you enjoyed it, Randi! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.
Andrew Martinez
I made this the other day with some left over basil mayonnaise I had from BLT sandwiches. By far the best garlic bread I've had. My father said it could be sold in restaurants. Thank you!
Christina
I’m so glad I came across your recipe for this bread, I’ve been making it for months now, and all my family and friends just love it, .. I’m ready to put my bread in the oven now… thank you for sharing an absolutely delicious, amazing garlic cheese bread .
Greg
Wow.. that was truly delicious.. Mayo, who knew?
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Hey Greg! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review.
Shayna
Holy smokes...the best! Such a crowd pleaser!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
So glad you liked it!
Linsey
A while back, I made this as instructed and I wasnt a fan, so this time, I just mixed all of the ingredients together in one bowl and slathered that on the bread (I used softened butter, not melted) and it turned out AMAZING. I had extra of the spread left, so I put it in the fridge and reused it the next day and it was equally as delicious.
Not sure why the original way didn't work out for me, but I will come back for the recipe time and time again!!
Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food
I'm so glad it turned out better for you the second time! I appreciate you taking the time to write a review 🙂