Description
This Best Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe elevates the classic with roasted garlic, a creamy garlic butter custard, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly crispy and cheesy, it’s the ultimate comfort food that pairs well with pasta, soups, or as a standalone snack. Get ready to indulge in this mouthwatering, irresistible bread!
Ingredients
For the roasted garlic:
8–10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt
For the garlic butter custard:
Roasted garlic from above
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the bread:
12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls (or substitute with a French baguette)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped parsley and chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
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Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss garlic with olive oil and salt, roast for 20 minutes until golden. Mash and set aside.
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Make the Garlic Butter Custard: Whisk together roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and parsley until smooth.
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Prepare the Bread: Slice the rolls and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until golden.
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Coat in Custard: Dip the baked bread into the garlic butter custard, ensuring it’s well coated.
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Bake and Broil: Return bread to the sheet, bake for 15-18 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Garnish and Serve: Top with mozzarella cheese, broil, then garnish with parsley and chili flakes. Serve warm.
Notes
Add extra herbs like oregano or thyme for more flavor.
Use different cheeses such as cheddar or provolone for variety.
For a spicy twist, increase chili flakes or add cayenne pepper.
Vegan-friendly? Use dairy-free butter and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American
