This Cheesy Garlic Bread will be the hit of your party. Serve this bread as an appetizer or a side to pasta. This is a great bread recipe to have in your back pocket for quick and simple cheesy bread. It’s really great for just about every occasion, like holidays and game days.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Over the past month, I have made these warm cheesy bread loaves for three different holiday occasions. But, this is the first time I was able to snap a picture before they were devoured. These are seriously delicious. And, the fun thing is, you can change the toppings to whatever “floats your boat”! Have fun with it.
It’s no secret that I love a good bread recipe. This Jalapeno Cornbread recipe is a reader favorite and one of ours, too. I grew up eating biscuits like this one at my aunt’s house in Alabama. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy these recipes as much as my family does.
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What I love about this recipe:
- it’s so easy to make
- this bread can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it. Keep it simple with just cheese, or add loads of toppings
- cheesy bread is an excellent side to pasta or a great appetizer for holidays
- the perfect finger food for your game day party
FAQs
Make-Ahead and Storage:
Can you make Cheesy Garlic Bread ahead of time?
This bread is best when served warm and recently out of the oven. Of course, once it’s cooled off, it’s still delicious.
To make this bread one day before your party, spread the cheesy mixture onto the sliced bread. Cover with non-stick foil and refrigerate. Just before your party, uncover the bread and broil until golden and bubbly.
Can Cheesy Garlic Bread be Frozen?
I would not freeze this particular bread. It has a mayonnaise spread which probably will not keep its texture when frozen.
What does Cheesy Garlic Bread go with?
- Pizza Stuffed Shells
- Mexican Spaghetti
- Slow Cooker Spaghetti
- Italian Salad
- Creamy Soups
- Roasted Chicken
Tips and Tricks:
- for a fun, easy, and delicious appetizer bread bite, add toppings to your garlic bread. I love artichoke hearts and roasted red pepper on this bread. Just add it to the top before you set it in the oven
- be careful that your bread doesn’t go from golden and bubbly to black and burnt. It’s amazing how fast something can look just about right under the broiler to overcooked.
If you are ready to make this delicious garlic bread smothered in cheese, then let’s make sure that you have everything you’ll need:
Ingredients
- French Bread Loaves or Italian Bread Loaves
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic Powder
- Shredded Cheese such as Monterey Jack or Mozzarella
- Optional – toppings such as caramelized onions, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, roasted asparagus
How do you make Cheesy Garlic Bread?
- Slice the bread loaf in half
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and cheese
- Spread the cheese mixture onto the bread halves and place on a baking sheet
- Set the oven to broil
- Place the bread under the broiler for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly (moving it around if necessary)
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Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 2 loaves French bread or Italian bread loaves
- 1&1/2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese – I used a Monterrey Jack & Cheddar Mixture – but you can use Mozzarella or Cheddar instead
- Optional Toppings – Some Ideas are: sliced green olives roasted peppers, roasted garlic, Caramelized Onions & chopped artichoke hearts
Instructions
- Slice the loaves into two halves
- In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, shredded cheese, and garlic powder
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly onto the bread halves
- Optional: Add your choice of toppings
- Place bread under the broiler for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese and mayonnaise mixture is golden and bubbly
- Remove and slice
- Serve warm
Notes
nutrition facts are only an estimate
Topping Ideas:
- roasted asparagus
- caramelized onions
- mushrooms
- artichoke hearts
- roasted pepper
Can you make Cheesy Garlic Bread ahead of time?
This bread is best when served warm and recently out of the oven. Of course, once it’s cooled off, it’s still delicious. To make this bread one day before your party, spread the cheesy mixture onto the sliced bread. Cover with non-stick foil and refrigerate. Just before your party, uncover the bread and broil until golden and bubbly.Can Cheesy Garlic Bread be Frozen?
I would not freeze this particular bread. It has a mayonnaise spread which probably will not keep its texture when frozen.Tips and Tricks:
- for a fun, easy, and delicious appetizer bread bite, add toppings to your garlic bread. I love artichoke hearts and roasted red pepper on this bread. Just add it to the top before you set it in the oven
- be careful that your bread doesn’t go from golden and bubbly to black and burnt. It’s amazing how fast something can look just about right under the broiler to overcooked.
Nutrition
~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.Com
