The Best Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe (With a Secret Twist!)

Your search is over for the best ever Garlic Cheese Bread recipe! One bite, and your taste buds will be dancing with joy. It’s buttery, cheesy, and loaded with bold garlic flavor—so good, you’ll want to eat the whole loaf yourself!

Garlic Cheese Bread

I hope y’all are ready for some deliciousness because I’m about to share with you the best Garlic Cheese Bread you’ll ever put in your mouth.

No, you will not lose weight eating my garlic bread.  No, you’re not going to improve your cholesterol with it.  I’m also not advertising ‘Most Healthy Bread’ either.

Only your taste buds get a say so here, and trust me, your taste buds are gonna be dancing happy after a bite of this!

In addition to being full of yumminess, my cheesy garlic bread recipe is super easy to make!

Why You’ll Love Garlic Cheese Bread

• Easy Recipe: Just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep makes it perfect for busy nights.
• Cheesy and Buttery: Loaded with cheese and garlic butter, it melts in your mouth.
• Pairs with Anything: Serve it with pasta dishes, soups, or as a side dish for any meal.
• Better Than Store-Bought: Once you taste homemade cheesy garlic bread, you won’t go back to the grocery store kind.

Ingredients Needed

• Loaf of French Bread: You’ll need one loaf of French bread, sliced in half.
• Mayo: This may sound surprising (and it’s my secret ingredient!), but a little bit of mayonnaise makes the cheese mixture extra creamy and rich.
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: The best cheese for a cheesy pull-apart garlic bread texture.
• Minced Garlic OR Garlic Powder: Fresh garlic gives the best garlic bread flavor, but garlic powder works great too!
• Unsalted Butter: Softened butter makes the garlic butter spread so rich and delicious.
• Italian Seasoning (Optional): Want a little extra Italian herbs flavor? Sprinkle some Italian seasoning on top of the bread before baking.

How to Make Garlic Cheese Bread

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees.

Make the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together mayo, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic (or garlic powder), and softened unsalted butter. Stir until everything is well combined. The garlic mixture should spread easily and soak into the soft bread.

Prepare the Bread: Take your loaf of French bread and slice it longways so you have two thick slices. Place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Spread the Garlic Butter Mixture: Use a spoon or spatula to spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the bread. Be sure to get it all the way to the edges.

Add More Cheese and Seasoning: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves of the bread. If you like extra flavor, add a little bit of Italian seasoning or fresh herbs like fresh parsley. You can also add red pepper flakes for some heat!

Bake Until Golden Brown: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!

Slice and Serve: Once baked, take your garlic cheese bread recipe out of the oven and let it cool for a minute. Then, use a serrated knife to cut it into slices of bread.

Ways to Serve Garlic Cheese Bread

• With Pasta Dishes: Nothing beats dipping a warm slice of cheesy garlic bread into a big bowl of spaghetti, lasagna, or fettuccine Alfredo.
• As a Side Dish: Serve it with soups, salads, or any Italian recipes for an extra flavorful meal.
• Dipped in Marinara: Grab a piece and dunk it into some zesty marinara sauce or ranch dressing for a tasty snack or appetizer.
• Make a Sandwich: Use it as sandwich bread for an elevated grilled cheese or a meatball sub.

Dishes I Love Eating Garlic Bread With

• Southwest Chicken Pasta
• Copycat Olive Garden Seafood Pasta
• The World’s Best Lasagna
• Spaghetti Casserole
• Spinach Artichoke Pasta
• Cheese Stuffed Shells

How to Store Leftovers

If you’ve got leftover bread, don’t let it go to waste! You can wrap it up in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for 2-3 days.

When you’re ready to eat it again, pop it in the air fryer or oven to crisp it back up—don’t use the microwave, or it’ll turn soggy.

For longer storage, freeze thick slices wrapped in foil. Then, just bake them next time you need a quick and cheesy garlic bread fix!