This cheesy garlic bread recipe is so easy, it takes 5 minutes from start to finish! So much better than store-bought, make this semi-homemade version.
I grew up eating a similar version of this garlic french bread and I love it! It’s so easy and great for a quick side dish. I especially love how fast it is – literally 5 minutes! I have seen some garlic bread recipes that claim to be “easy” but they have you slice up the entire loaf of bread and then butter and season each slice.
Don’t do that! This method of cutting the bread lengthwise is so much faster.
I make the cheesy, easy garlic bread right on the sheet tray after I slice it, that way all the mess is contained and I have less to clean up because that’s basically the secret of happiness in life for a mom – less to clean up.
Can I get an amen?!?!
Now, I supposed you could use less butter….but I mean, WHY? Ahem. It’s just better with a whole stick, trust me on this one. It’s what makes the garlic french bread garlic french bread. Well, aside from the garlic, of course. You know what I’m sayin’?
Next up: Seasonings! These can be customized to your tastes. If it’s summer and I have fresh herbs, I will put those on at the end. Or if I’m out of Italian seasoning, I’ll just use oregano, basil, and parsley. Or if I’m really running low on stuff I’ll just use parsley. This garlic bread recipe is good no matter what combo you use!
Next is the cheese. I put the parmesan on first because it sticks to the butter and stays put a little better that way.
Then it’s time for the mozzarella. You can go as crazy with the cheese as you want! I usually shoot for a cheesy middle ground, nothing too crazy {it’s a side dish, remember?} but enough that you know this truly is cheesy garlic bread.
And when I say in the recipe to watch the cheesy garlic bread in the oven, I mean DON’T EVEN CHECK FACEBOOK FOR A QUICK MINUTE! Like, really. Watch the dang bread. It will burn before you even finish watching that dumb cat video you saved this morning and have been dying to see all day. You’re going for nice golden brown.
Let’s recap…
How to make garlic bread with regular bread:
- Buy a loaf of regular french bread and slice it in half lengthwise.
- Spread both halves with butter.
- Season both halves.
- Sprinkle cheese on both halves.
- Broil for a few minutes.
How easy is that recipe for garlic bread?! Doesn’t get any easier, I’m telling you.
Your little cuties at home will try to steal it immediately, it just smells heavenly. I always make extra, it freezes well so it’s easy to pop in the freezer and save for later!
I also will make this cheesy garlic bread recipe ahead of time to serve with freezer meals.
- To do that, make the whole recipe but don’t put it in the oven.
- Fold the two halves together and then wrap them in foil.
- Freeze!
- To use, place them in a cold oven and turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Leave them in there for about 10-15 minutes until they are thawed and the cheese is melted.
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Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
This cheesy garlic bread recipe is so easy, it takes 5 minutes from start to finish! So much better than store-bought, make this semi-homemade version.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread fresh, or a couple of days old
- 1/2 cup butter one stick, softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder see note
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Turn the broil element in the oven on high.
Slice the loaf of french bread in half lengthwise so you are left with two long pieces. Place them on a sheet tray.
Spread the butter evenly between the two pieces.
Sprinkle the spices evenly between the two pieces.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly between the two pieces.
Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and brown. It is best to watch this the entire cooking time, as it can burn quickly.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
The amount of spices and cheese can be customized to your taste, add more or less of any of these ingredients.
Alli says
Easy and delicious!