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Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread – perfect to go with pasta dishes or soups! So easy and so good, you won’t be able to stop eating it!

This bread is always a huge hit, just like my Pull-Apart Rolls of the 7-UP Biscuits made from scratch.

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I am so excited to share this recipe for a super easy garlic bread with gooey cheesy top. It’s fast to make because it included a shortcut: an Italian loaf bread! All you need to do is slice it in half, top with garlic butter and shredded mozzarella and bake. This Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread is perfect with a plateful of pasta, big bowl of soup or as an appetizer. Either way, you will love every bite! It’s garlicky and cheesy and absolutely irresistible!

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the bread lengthwise and place both parts face up on the sheet. Brush both pieces with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Cover with a piece of aluminum foil and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Uncover bread. Top with cheese. Place bread back in the oven for 2 to 4 more minutes, to melt the cheese. (see note)
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve.

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Ingredients needed:

  • 1 loaf of Italian bread
  • garlic, butter and cheese
  • large baking sheet
  • cutting board

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What to serve with this bread?

This bread has a perfect garlicky taste and an ooey-gooey cheesy top. You can’t say no to that! We love it with soups, like our homemade chicken noodle soup. My Hubby always requests it when he makes his chili. It’s a must side for my Mushroom Chicken Alfredo or anytime you use my Homemade Alfredo Sauce! 

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Expert Tips:

  • I could eat this bread by itself! And I have! Slice some tomatoes on top and add a sprinkle of sea salt – so so good!
  • For those who don’t like garlic, I recommend using 2 teaspoons of dry ranch seasoning mix in place of the garlic powder. It’s fantastic!
  • We made this bread so many times! We found that freshly grated mozzarella cheese melts way better than pre-shredded cheese you can buy in a bag. Also, if you don’t have a garlic powder – use minced garlic! We love it!

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Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This Cheesy Garlic Bread is perfect to go with pasta dishes or soups! So easy and so good, you won’t be able to stop eating it!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy garlic bread
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 748 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf of Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder (see note)
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cut the bread lengthwise and place both parts face up on the sheet.
  4. Brush both pieces with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
  5. Cover with a piece of aluminum foil and place in the oven.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Uncover bread. Top with cheese.
  8. Place bread back in the oven for 2 to 4 more minutes, to melt the cheese. (see note)
  9. Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let cool for few minutes.
  10. Slice and serve.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • Note 1: If you like garlic, you can use more garlic powder - up to 2 teaspoons (1 teaspoon per piece of bread).
  • Note 2: Instead of garlic powder, try dry ranch seasoning mix. It's fantastic, especially for kids who don't like garlic!
  • Note 3: We like our cheese so melted that it starts to brown. Watch the bread while melting the cheese and remove from oven as soon as it reaches the desired look. Recipe source: CrunchyCreamySweet.com
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
Amount Per Serving (2 slices)
Calories 748 Calories from Fat 486
% Daily Value*
Fat 54g83%
Saturated Fat 31g194%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 528mg23%
Potassium 234mg7%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 29g32%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 660IU13%
Calcium 146mg15%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    I mixed the garlic into softened butter and spread that on to the bread. Sounds a lot easier than trying to evenly spread melted butter on it. Overall great garlic bread but I might add a little Italian seasoning next time.

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  2. Tony says

    Looks great. One question: the times to heat the bread and melt the cheese in the write up are different from the corresponding video. Which is correct? Thanks!

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  3. Aaron says

    I’m excited to make this tonight with my boys. Does it blow your mind at all that this recipe has been shared over a million times? Imagine all those people!

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  6. Donna says

    This sounds delicious. I have homemade bread. Do you think I could use this as it does have have the Italian flavor? My other question is could I add italian seasoning to the butter to compensate ? Just trying to spice up my homemade loaves. Thank you! Donna

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  7. Tanya Fryar says

    I made your fantastic amazing cheesy bread last week and have since made it for me and my family 4-5 times. It is the BEST cheesy bread recipe I’ve ever made and super easy. Thank you for sharing! My store was out of regular block mozzarella, so I had to use skim mozzarella. It was still the bomb! I am in love!

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  9. Susan says

    Thanks for your great recipe. You must try this one. Take a hotdog roll, slice lengthwise, butter slightly. Mix grated gouda or cheddar cheese, mix with mayonnaise and spread on bread. Put in oven on grill till cheese have melted and have a light brown colour. You wont believe the taste of cheese and mayonnaise once melted together. You can add ham or bacon and it is a light meal on it’s own. Enjoy!

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  12. Curry and Comfort says

    I’m trying to be good and do low carb… but when you have gorgeous cheesy garlic bread like this look back at me… I want to eat the screen!

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  13. erica acevedo says

    Ugh, this looks so damn delicious. I’m starving, and your site is NOT helping…I want EVERYTHING!!!

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  20. Alyssa says

    I love garlic bread! Especially the cheesy variety 🙂 My boyfriend could actually just eat cheesy garlic bread for dinner! He has on several occasions! Pinned 🙂

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