The Best Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread

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Keep reading for the best cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread you‘ll ever make!

This savory side dish is made by slicing bread, stuffing it with a mixture of garlic, butter, herbs, and cheese, and baking until crisp and gooey.

We love to serve homemade garlic bread with Sausage Corn Chowder, but it truly goes with almost any dinner recipe.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy – This recipe is easy to whip up and it’s super impressive to serve.
• Delicious – The combination of garlic, butter, fresh parsley, and mozzarella cheese is a crowd-pleaser, making this garlicky bread perfect for potlucks, parties, and family dinners.
• Simple Ingredients – Made with ingredients you can easily find at your local grocery store.

Whether eating Italian, barbecue, or your favorite casserole, everybody loves a good piece of garlicky bread. What’s not to love about toasted bread smothered in butter and melted cheese?

What to serve with homemade garlic toast

I love serving this fun appetizer during football season with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing or marinara sauce. It will have everyone cheering for more!

The garlic toast is also the perfect side dish with Baked Chicken Parmesan, Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole, and Traditional Goulash.

Seriously this bread will go with almost all of your weeknight dinners. You’ll find yourself making it over and over again!

Stuffed Garlic Cheesy Bread Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this cheesy garlic bread recipe.

• Loaf of bread – Italian, sourdough or French bread work great for this recipe.
• Softened Butter – I generally use salted butter when making garlic toast or bread, but unsalted will work too. Using melted butter makes it harder to spread the butter mixture.
• Garlic Cloves – You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic cloves.
• Fresh Parsley – I love to use fresh parsley when making this recipe, but you can leave it out or substitute 2 teaspoons of dried parsley.
• Olive Oil – A little olive oil helps the butter to spread.
• Red Pepper Flakes – Optional, but I love the little bit of heat these little flakes bring.
• Mozzarella Cheese – I recommend grating your cheese to get super ooey, gooey, melty cheese. The pre-grated kind does not melt as well.

How to make stuffed garlic toast (step-by-step photos included)

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2: Using a serrated knife on a cutting board, cut the bread loaf into 1-inch slices, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Step 3: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, mozzarella cheese, and red pepper flakes. You could use a stand mixer or hand mixer, but the easiest way is to use a spatula to mix everything up.

Step 4: Stuff the butter mixture in between the bread slices.

Step 4: Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and place on a baking tray.

Step 5: Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the top layer of foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 6: Pull apart bread pieces and serve immediately.

How to store and reheat garlic bread in the oven

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1 – 2 days.

You can easily reheat leftover garlic bread in the oven. Wrap the bread in foil and warm at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Garlic bread variations

1. Three-Cheese: A blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese will surely please all the cheese lovers at your house! Different cheeses will change the flavor profile of the garlic bread.
2. Mediterranean Style: Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes for Mediterranean-inspired stuffing with tangy and savory notes.
3. Meat Lover’s: Incorporate cooked Italian sausage or pepperoni and mozzarella for a hearty, cheesy option.
4. Veggie: Load up on sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and roasted bell peppers for a stuffed garlic bread that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

How to freeze garlic bread

Homemade garlic bread is freezer-friendly! Here’s how to freeze it:

• After stuffing the cheese mixture between the slices of bread, place the bread in a freezer bag or foil. Freeze the garlic bread for up to 3 months.
• When ready to bake, follow the recipe card for baking instructions. It may take a few extra minutes if the bread is frozen.

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