Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread
Because Everyone Loves Garlic & Cheese
This simple and easy garlic bread recipe brings me back to the glory days of frozen Texas toast next to a pile of my mom’s spaghetti, only perfected and elevated! I write recipes for garlic lovers, it’s a simple fact. You will fall in love with this classic recipe, between the ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese and the crispy exterior of the baguette.
The Baguette: Store-Bought vs. Homemade
You know me, I am always up for doing things the long way. A homemade baguette (sourdough OR yeasted) will bring this garlic bread to the next level, but the beauty is this – You can use a store-bought baguette if you are in a pinch, making it perfect even for busy nights.
Compound Butter
The magic of this recipe is found in the compound butter: butter, LOTS of garlic, fresh herbs, and seasonings. It may feel like a lot of butter when you are spreading it over the baguette, but trust me. There is no such thing as too much butter!
How to Serve This
- As a side to your favorite pasta dish
- On pizza night with a fresh Caesar salad
- As an appetizer for your next get-together
- Cut into smaller pieces for a charcuterie spread
Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette (yeasted or sourdough)
- 2 sticks Butter (room temperature)
- 1 Bulb of Garlic (+/- 8 – peeled and finely minced)
- â…“ cup Ricotta Cheese
- ½ cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the butter, finely minced garlic, ricotta, most of the parsley (reserve a bit for garnishing after baking), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth, and then spread a thick layer of the compound butter over each piece of the baguette.Â
- Top the baguettes with the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 12 minutes, then broil on high for 2-3 minutes (until the cheese becomes golden brown).
- Sprinkle with the remaining parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy!
