Easy Garlic Bread Recipe (2024)

Homemade garlic bread tastes like it came out of an Italian restaurant. It has an irresistible garlic butter spread and is topped with parmesan and mozzarella.

This garlic bread recipe is excellent grilled or baked and we love it paired with Spaghetti and Meatballs.

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Why we Love Garlic Bread in Foil:

Grilling or baking the bread in a Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick foil pack keeps the bread soft and moist and helps prevent burning. The foil pack also contains the mess and you can serve the food right out of the foil just like we did with our Foil Pack Nachos.

We love Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil because it’s sturdy, so you only need a single layer of foil for even cooking. It also makes your prep, serving, and clean up a breeze because the bread and cheese won’t get stuck on the foil.

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Garlic Bread Ingredients:

  • Bread – use a fresh loaf of French bread or Italian bread. If you’re feeling adventurous, garlic bread tastes incredible with homemade Crusty French Bread.
  • Butter – we use softened unsalted butter, but salted butter will work if you omit the salt in the recipe. A good quality butter will make the garlic bread taste even better.
  • Seasoning – combining garlic powder and fresh garlic is the secret here making it the ultimate garlic bread. We also love adding freshly chopped parsley for color and flavor.
  • Cheese – mixing parmesan and mozzarella cheese made this a Cheesy Garlic Bread.

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Can I Use Day-Old Bread?

Yes – warming bread on the grill or in the oven is the best way to refresh it. I often buy two big loaves of bread and will freeze one loaf right away then thaw and use it for garlic bread another day. It always tastes like it just came out of the bakery.

How to Make the Best Garlic Butter:

The combination of fresh and dried garlic adds amazing garlic flavor without being overpowering. Make sure to finely mince your fresh garlic with a knife which will keep more of its flavor than using a garlic press.

  1. Combine softened butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, garlic powder and salt.
  2. Mash together with a fork until blended. Easy peasy!

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How to Make Grilled Cheesy Garlic Bread:

  1. Cut bread – slice in half lengthwise with a serrated knife.
  2. Apply garlic butter – spread evenly over the cut side of your bread.
  3. Create a foil pack – place the bread, buttered-side-down, onto a large sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil. Fold up the sides and seal together then fold the edges to seal.
  4. Grill – on medium heat (300˚F) with the buttered side 5 min. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Add cheese – Carefully open the foil. Using tongs, flip the halves over on the foil and sprinkle the cheese on top. With the foil pack opened, grill another 4-5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  6. Garnish and slice – remove from the grill then garnish with fresh parsley and slice into breadsticks.

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Grilling Safety Tip: food inside a foil pack can create steam which will be extremely hot. Use caution and unwrap food with tongs and oven mitts.

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Can I Bake the Garlic Bread in the Oven?

You can follow the same process to bake the garlic bread. Bake with the foil pack directly on the rack at 350˚F for 10 minutes. Open the foil pack, flip the bread over, sprinkle the cut side with cheese, and broil 2-3 minutes uncovered until the edges are golden and cheese is melted.

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What to Serve with Garlic Bread:

We love serving this bread with soup and saucy dishes for the bread to soak up the sauce. Yum! These recipes pair really well with garlic bread.

  • Chicken Fettuccine – Mom’s recipe with a light alfredo sauce
  • Creamy Shrimp Pasta – in a rich alfredo sauce
  • Chicken Pesto Pasta – this one trick will change the way you make pasta!
  • Slow Cooker Chili – family favorite beef chili

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Author: Natasha Kravchuk

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This garlic bread tastes like something out of high-end Italian restaurant. It has an irresistible garlic butter spread and is topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

Servings: 10 people

  • 16 oz Loaf French bread or Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, (large) finely minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 Reynolds WrapⓇ Non-Stick Foil

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder and finely minced garlic. Mash together with a fork. In a separate bowl combine the parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

  • Cut your loaf of French bread in half length wise and spread the butter mixture on the inside of each half. Place bread buttered-side-down on a large sheet of foil and fold over the foil creating a pack and sealing the edges. Place foil pack on the grill buttered side down, cover the grill with the lid and cook for 5 minutes.

  • Carefully open the foil. Flip the halves over with tongs and sprinkle the cheese mixture on top. Do not close the foil pack. Cover the grill and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from the grill, slice bread, garnish with parsley and serve warm (*See baking instructions in notes).

Notes

*To Bake Garlic Bread: place foil pack directly on the rack at 350˚F covered in foil for 10 minutes then unwrap, flip the bread over, sprinkle cut side with cheese, and broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.

Nutrition Per Serving

231kcal Calories26g Carbs7g Protein11g Fat7g Saturated Fat28mg Cholesterol351mg Sodium66mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar443IU Vitamin A2mg Vitamin C78mg Calcium2mg Iron

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  • Nutrition Disclosure

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Bread

Amount per Serving

Calories

231

% Daily Value*

Fat

11

g

17

%

Saturated Fat

7

g

44

%

Cholesterol

28

mg

9

%

Sodium

351

mg

15

%

Carbohydrates

26

g

9

%

Fiber

1

g

4

%

Sugar

1

g

1

%

Protein

7

g

14

%

Vitamin A

443

IU

9

%

Vitamin C

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

78

mg

8

%

Iron

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: garlic bread

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $

Calories: 231

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FAQs

What is the difference between garlic bread and garlic toast? ›

Garlic bread (also called garlic toast) consists of bread (usually a baguette, sour dough, or bread such as ciabatta), topped with garlic and occasionally olive oil or butter and may include additional herbs, such as oregano or chives. It is then either grilled until toasted or baked in a conventional or bread oven.

How do you spice up bread? ›

If you want to spice up your bread a little bit, here are 4 herbs that you can experiment with to diversify your baking!
  1. Rosemary. Rosemary's powerful lemon-pine flavor can be used to give an artisan touch to the profile of breads and pizza crusts alike. ...
  2. Basil. ...
  3. Fennel. ...
  4. Thyme.
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Why is garlic bread so delicious? ›

Garlic bread is an incredibly delicious and flavorful combination of butter, garlic, and bread. The combination of butter and garlic creates a unique flavor that is both savory and slightly sweet. The butter helps to bring out the garlic and the bread is the perfect vehicle for the combination.

Is garlic bread good or bad for you? ›

Garlic bread's benefits depend on the type of bread used to make it. Wheat garlic bread is loaded with healthy fibre and nutrients that regulate blood sugar levels and boost metabolism. Most garlic bread recipes are high in fat, but a few minor adjustments can make this tasty appetizer very healthy.

What's the green stuff on garlic bread? ›

It's parsley

Yep, the green flecks are finely-chopped parsley. Recipe after recipe calls for the addition of the herb to the top of the bread ―- and if Mary Berry says it's parsley, then parsley it surely is.

What can I add to bread to make it flavorful? ›

Several tasty ingredients like honey, olives and even bananas are used regularly to ramp up the classic bread recipe's flavor. Not only are these ingredients delicious, but when chosen wisely, they can also boost your bread's nutritional value.

What gives bread the best flavor? ›

Butter and especially stronger oils, such as walnut, can also add flavor to bread. Dry milk powder adds flavor to bread and can soften its texture, as in the case of this basic white sourdough. Add it to dough with the flour.

What ingredients add flavor to bread? ›

A great way to add flavor to home-baked bread is to use a variety of herbs and spices. Whether you're looking to use up extra basil or rosemary before it loses flavor or are interested in bringing cloves, nutmeg, or poppy seeds into your bread baking, there are many possibilities and inspirational recipes.

What are the cons of garlic bread? ›

In addition to this, Healthline cautions, “There are some downsides to garlic, such as bad breath. There are also some people who are allergic to it. If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medications, talk with your doctor before increasing your garlic intake.”

Do real Italians eat garlic bread? ›

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The Italians do eat garlic rubbed on toasted bread – with olive oil, not butter – and call it bruschetta. But they will toast an Italian bread such as ciabatta, not a French baguette, as has become popular in the UK and America.

Is it OK to eat garlic bread everyday? ›

Usually the garlic bread is made up of refined flour , so it is best to avoid. If there is no other option, eat it in a limited quantity.

How do you get rid of garlic breath after eating garlic bread? ›

More Articles
  1. Chew Gum.
  2. While any gum can help cover up your garlic breath, it's best to choose a sugar-free variety. This is because sugar-containing gums can contribute to tooth decay. Swish with Mouthwash.
  3. Brush Your Teeth.
  4. Drink Milk.
  5. Eat Parsley.
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Is garlic bread good for stomach? ›

The answer to the above questions is yes. Although garlic is good for the stomach and digestive system because it contains many nutrients, people with stomach diseases can still eat garlic to relieve pain, but should only eat it in moderation.

What should garlic bread taste like? ›

Garlic bread is an incredibly delicious and flavorful combination of butter, garlic, and bread. The combination of butter and garlic creates a unique flavor that is both savory and slightly sweet. The butter helps to bring out the garlic and the bread is the perfect vehicle for the combination.

Why is it called garlic bread and not garlic toast? ›

Because garlic bread is cooked in an oven, not a toaster.

Is Texas toast and garlic bread the same thing? ›

Texas toast is prepared by spreading butter on both sides of the bread and broiling or grilling it until it is a light golden brown. Commonly, garlic is added to the butter, yielding a form of garlic bread. The toast may include cheese on one or both sides, similar to an open-faced grilled cheese sandwich.

What is garlic toast made of? ›

Mix butter, Parmesan, parsley, and garlic powder together in a bowl until well combined. Arrange bread slices on a large baking sheet; spread with seasoned butter.

What is the fancy name for garlic bread? ›

Bruschetta: From the Italian bruscare meaning "to roast over coals," this traditional garlic bread is made by rubbing slices of toasted bread with garlic cloves, then drizzling the bread with extra-virgin olive oil.

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