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Cheesy Garlic Bread – Soft, Buttery & Pull-Apart Goodness

Cheesy Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort bake—perfectly fluffy inside with a crispy, buttery crust and irresistible cheese pull. 

This warm and indulgent treat is made from scratch with fresh dough, garlic herb butter, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar. No doubt, the combination of soft bread, golden garlic butter, and stretchy cheese steals the show at any dinner table. 

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We think frozen cheesy garlic bread is not good enough. They have a little artificial garlic taste with less cheese. Therefore, we decided to make the one that checks all the boxes for perfect cheesy garlic bread.  We just need a few pantry ingredients, garlic, butter and cheese for the topping and a little time on hand.

This garlicky bread masterpiece is so much more than a side; it's the star of the dinner table. Whether served as a side to pasta, soups, a party appetizer, or enjoyed on its own, it's perfect. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to frozen cheesy garlic bread again. Thus, no skipping on this recipe!

Ingredients Breakdown

For the Dough

  • Bread Flour: The bread flour is the basic of the bread. It has baking powder and baking soda mixed to it. If you are thinking of using All-purpose flour then you may need to add those in it.
  • Instant Dry Yeast: Yeast is a leavening agent that helps in raising the dough and making it fluffy.
  • Sugar: Sugar works as an activator for the yeast.
  • Milk: We are using lukewarm milk. Also, it will help the yeast to grow and make the dough as well.
  • Salt: Salt enhances the flavor of the bread.
  • Unsalted Butter: It adds a rich taste to the dough. It also helps the bread to cook evenly.

For Garlic Butter

  • Garlic Paste: We are using the fresh Garlic paste for better flavor.
  • Parsley: Parsley adds a touch of herbaceous flavor.
  • Unsalted Butter: Butter is like the base of this seasoned butter. Moreover, it melts in the bread, making it super garlicky and buttery.
  • Chili Flakes: It adds a kick of spice.
  • Salt: It is important to add salt otherwise the garlic bread will be bland.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella cheese has mellow flavor and also adds great stretchy cheese pull. We recommend using low-moisture mozzarella.
  • Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese adds a sharp cheese flavor to the cheesy garlic bread.

Instructions

Cheesy Garlic Bread is easy to make but we highly recommend reading the recipe’s instructions thoroughly before starting. Also, it is better to have all ingredients measured out for every step in advance for ease.

Therefore, see the full preparation in the recipe card below with the complete instructions on how to prepare your kitchen and the ingredients and then make this recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 120 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 5
Calories: 2500
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Craving a warm and indulgent treat that combines soft bread, golden garlic butter, and stretchy cheese? This Cheesy Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort bake—perfectly fluffy inside with a crispy, buttery crust and irresistible cheese pull.

Ingredients
    For the Dough
  • 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 ¼ cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.7 oz unsalted butter
    • For Garlic Butter
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • parsley (A few chopped sprigs)
  • 1 3⁄4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • salt (To taste)
  • 9 oz cheese (Mozzarella + Cheddar)
Instructions
    Make the Dough
  1. 1
    Warm the milk and mix in sugar. Add yeast, stir, and let it sit for a few minutes until slightly activated.
  2. 2
    Sift the bread flour into a bowl and mix in the salt evenly.
  3. 3
    Combine the yeast mixture with the flour. Mix and knead until sticky.
  4. 4
    Add butter and continue kneading until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5
    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
    6. Make the Garlic Butter
  6. 6
    Mix garlic paste, softened butter, parsley, chili flakes, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
    7. Shape and Fill
  7. 7
    Punch down the dough and roll it out.
  8. 8
    Spread garlic butter, sprinkle cheese, cut into strips, stack, and place in a loaf tin.
  9. 9
    Let the dough rise again for 1 hour.
  10. 10
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush extra garlic butter on top.
  11. 11
    Bake for 30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Substitution and Variations

  • Bread Flour: You can swap it with All-purpose flour, but it will make the bread less chewy.
  • Butter: You can use Olive oil instead.
  • Garlic Paste: You can use chopped garlic. Honestly, we will not recommend using the garlic powder.
  • Cheese Blend: You can use a cheese blend that includes your favorite cheeses, like Gouda, Parmesan, or Provolone, etc.
  • Parsley: If you have a soap gene or don't like parsley, try Italian herb mix or oregano.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce.
  • Perfect side to pasta, soups, or salads.
  • Slice into sticks for party platters or game nights.
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Health Benefits

  • Garlic & Parsley: Add strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits while enhancing flavor.
  • Cheese (Mozzarella + Cheddar): Offers calcium, protein, and that signature stretchy melt.

Storage and Reheating

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers wrapped for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Wrap slices and freeze up to 1 month.
  • Reheat: Bake or air-fry at 160°C (320°F) for 5–7 mins; avoid microwave to retain crispiness.

Final Remarks

We always recommend you check out the whole recipe and make sure you have all the required equipment and ingredients before you start to prepare it.

The quality of the ingredients we consider is very important, so we've listed them above and linked them to where you can get them. The same applies to the equipment.

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