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Ultimate Cheese Garlic Loaf

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This next-level garlic bread features melty cheese, garlic-packed flavor, and fresh herbs on thick, crusty bread. A must-try for cheese lovers.

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Updated on Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:48:14 GMT
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Gosh, I'm excited to let you in on my Insanely Delicious Garlic Cheese Bread! This goes way beyond basic - it's packed with gooey cheese, garlicky butter and aromatic herbs that make folks come back for more. Everyone always ends up squabbling over who gets the final slice whenever I bring this out.

Why Everyone Goes Crazy For It

What really takes this bread to another level is the rich mayo-cheese combo and tons of minced fresh garlic. Everything melts into this amazing blend where the mozzarella mixes with Parmesan, creating that unbelievably stretchy, cheese-filled topping that'll make you swoon.

Your Shopping List

  • The Flavor Boosters:
    • Red pepper flakes for those who enjoy spice
    • Fresh parsley, chopped up
    • Mixed Italian herbs
  • The Basics:
    • Lots of fresh minced garlic
    • Melted real butter
    • Fresh Parmesan and mozzarella
    • Mayonnaise for that creamy texture
    • One crusty French or Italian bread loaf

The Simple Creation Process

Share the Joy:
Cut into pieces and watch everyone grab for them.
Bake to Perfection:
Cover at first, then remove foil to get that golden bubbly top.
Layer the Love:
Coat with the garlic butter, add cheese mixture, sprinkle Parmesan on top.
Mix the Good Stuff:
Stir together mayo, mozzarella and the fresh parsley.
Prep Your Bread:
Cut the loaf open and place it on some foil on a baking tray.
Make Garlic Heaven:
Combine the melted butter, garlic, seasonings and red pepper.
Get Ready:
Turn your oven up to 400°F to get it hot.

Handy Tricks

Don't buy pre-shredded cheese, grate it yourself for better melting. Always go with fresh garlic instead of the bottled kind and spread your toppings all the way to the crust. If you're not big on mayo, just use less at first. You can always add extra next time.

Storage Advice

This tastes amazing right out of the oven, but any extras will stay good for a day on the counter or about 3 days if you stick them in your fridge. Just warm it up in the oven until the cheese turns all melty again.

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A freshly baked loaf of bread topped with melted cheese and herbs, showcasing a gooey, creamy interior. | lilicooks.com

Fantastic Food Pairings

This bread goes wonderfully with a plate of spaghetti or alongside a steaming soup. You might want to try dunking it in some marinara or just munch on it by itself. It'll turn any ordinary meal into something memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What's mayo for?

Mayo adds creaminess and keeps the cheese mix smooth without making it too oily.

→ How far ahead can I prep?

For the best taste, put it together right before baking. The topping can be made in advance, though.

→ Which bread is ideal?

Pick a sturdy bread, like French or Italian, that can carry the toppings without getting soggy.

→ Why use foil?

Wrapping in foil ensures the cheese melts fully while keeping the bread edges from overcooking.

→ Can it go in the freezer?

Freezing isn't great for this. The texture of the cheese and bread combo gets a bit off.

Ultimate Cheese Garlic Loaf

Soft bread slathered with a rich butter-mayo mix, herb blend, plus melty mozzarella and parmesan for a way better garlic bread.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
By: Lily Chen

Category: Party & Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 16 Servings (2 bread halves)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 long loaf of French or Italian bread (400g), split down the middle.
02 1/2 cup of melted salted butter.
03 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
04 3/4 cup of mayo.
05 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs.
06 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded.
07 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red chili flakes.
08 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
09 1 cup fresh parmesan, grated.

Instructions

Step 01

Turn the oven on to 400°F to get it hot.

Step 02

Slice the bread down the middle and lay it on a foil-covered baking pan.

Step 03

Stir together the melted butter, garlic, herbs, and chili flakes.

Step 04

Mix up the mayo, mozzarella, and parsley in another dish.

Step 05

Using a brush, coat the bread with the butter mix.

Step 06

Spread the mayo blend thickly on top of the bread halves.

Step 07

Cover the bread in foil and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 08

Take off the foil, sprinkle on parmesan, and bake it naked for 5 more minutes.

Step 09

If you want it extra crispy, broil it for up to 2 minutes.

Step 10

Cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and enjoy.

Notes

  1. Skip or reduce the mayo if you like.
  2. Add some salt if your butter's not salted.
  3. It's best eaten while it's warm.

Tools You'll Need

  • A baking tray.
  • Foil for wrapping.
  • Mixing bowls to combine ingredients.
  • A brush for spreading.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy from the butter and cheeses.
  • Includes wheat because of the bread.
  • Mayo contains eggs, so be cautious.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 362
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Protein: 7 g