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stuffed garlic bread on a platter with fresh basil.

THE BEST STUFFED GARLIC BREAD (SO CHEESY!)


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  • Author: Nikki
  • Total Time: 10 min prep + 15 min bake
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Description

The best homemade garlic bread recipe (so cheesy!) is the ultimate upgrade—stuffed with cheesy goodness, buttery garlic, and only FIVE ingredients. Perfect for football parties, casual dinners.


Ingredients

Scale

1 French stick/baguette ( about 60cm / 2ft long)

125g / 1 US stick unsalted butter, softened

2 tsp fresh garlic, minced (about 3-4 cloves)

1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

2 tsp finely chopped parsley

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

tin foil to wrap and bake the bread in


Instructions

Step 1: Slice It Up!

Grab your French stick and slice it into sections, but don’t go all the way through—think of it like creating little pockets. Each slice should be about 2cm (1 inch) thick. Pro tip: go slow to keep the bread intact.

Step 2: Butter Time!

Time to mix up your garlic butter. Combine that softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper and parsley in a bowl. Now, open up each slice and generously slather it in the buttery mix. Leave a little butter for the top. 

Step 3: Add Cheese

Now comes the best part—cheese! Stuff a bit of shredded mozzarella into each slice. The more, the better! When this bakes, you’re going to have melty, gooey mozzarella peeking out from every bite. Pure heaven.

Step 4: Wrap It Up

Rub the extra butter right over the top of the bread for double the flavor and crispy golden edges. Yes, we’re going all in! Wrap your garlic bread in foil. This keeps it soft and steamy while in the oven. You want that inside soft and cheesy, while the outside gets crispy.

Step 5: Bake It

Pop your foil-wrapped bread into a preheated 200°C / 390°F oven for 15 minutes or until the crust is crispy. be careful when you check- there will be hot steam.

Step 6: Serve It Hot, Hot, Hot!

Serve it immediately. Whether you’re dunking it in marinara or pairing it with a giant plate of spaghetti. Enjoy!

 

Notes

SERVE HOT: Stuffed garlic bread is best served right out of the oven when the cheese is melted and stretchy. It's perfect for that Instagram-worthy cheese pull!

SPICE IS NICE: For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or a bit of chopped jalapeno. 

MAKE-AHEAD: You can prepare the stuffed garlic bread in advance. Assemble the bread, stuff it with the garlic butter mixture and cheese, then wrap it tightly in foil. Store it wrapped bread in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. 

STORAGE: After baking, store any leftover stuff garlic bread in an airtight container or wrap it in foil and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

FREEZING: For longer storage, you can freeze the stuffed garlic bread. Wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. 

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American