EPIC Stuffed Garlic Bread - The BEST Garlic Bread Recipe! (2024)

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This Epic Stuffed Garlic Bread is the best garlic bread recipe you will ever make. It’s buttery, cheesy and LOADED with fresh garlic!

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This is the BEST Garlic Bread Recipe

So bread is one of those foods that I consider “special occasion”. Yes, I seriously said that. And since today we’re talking about not only bread, but my EPIC Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe it must be a very special occasion, indeed…or not…let me explain.

Like a slice of chocolate cake is pretty much an everyday deal around here, but indulging in the bread basket at a restaurant…well someone must have just won the lottery/got engaged/having a milestone birthday/won a Grammy.

I don’t really try to understand the logic, nor will I try and explain it…however, just know my brain works a little backwards. It’s basically prioritizing my carbs in the most enjoyable way possible. Kinda like drinking a diet soda while eating a Snickers.

Anyway, bread is not a food I like to drop precious carbs on. UNLESS we are talking about my EPIC Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe.

Folks. This garlic bread is worth it, trust me. It might even be worth skipping the cake for. I can’t. believe. I. just. said. that.

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How to Make Homemade Garlic Bread

Since we’re going there today, you know, you might as well GO. THERE.

Let’s talk about the dirty details.

First, Make the Filling

To start, we are going to grab a bowl and mince some garlic.

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How much garlic is TOO much garlic?

Now, when I wrote the recipe, I said 4-6 cloves. This depends on a few important factors…the size of the cloves, the intensity your love of garlic, and who you will be spending the remainder of your evening with.

Let me break it down 6 cloves = opposite sides of the bed facing outwards. 4 cloves = we both are kind stinky, but hey we’re stinky together.

Got it?

Oh and add your parsley.

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Next butter, obvi. Then salt and pepper (and cayenne if you’re feeling spicy) and a little olive oil.

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THEN freshly grated Parmesan. Please please you must use freshly grated. Do NOT use the powdery stuff and also the pre-grated is no bueno here either. Fresh.

Then mix it up together.

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Now, Stuff the Garlic Bread

Now grab your loaf of bread. I use a large loaf of Ciabatta when making this recipe. But you can use whatever you like best…just not a French Baguette…it’s not fat enough.

Slice the loaf almost all the way through, leaving the bottom of the loaf intact for stuffing.

Then grab some of your buttery garlic mixture and get to filling…

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Fill all the slices. You will think it’s too much filling. It isn’t.

Then wrap your garlic bread in foil, bake it for 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for 5 more to make it all crispy and delicious.

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And then behold…

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Seriously. This epic stuffed garlic bread recipe is the best. It’s garlicky, packed with flavor and cheesy, but not too cheesy.

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    Epic Stuffed Garlic Bread

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    • Author: Cookies & Cups
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 10 large slices 1x
    • Category: Bread
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Dinner

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    This Epic Stuffed Garlic Bread is the best garlic bread recipe you will ever make. It’s buttery, cheesy and LOADED with fresh garlic!

    Ingredients

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    • 1 large loaf Ciabatta bread
    • 46 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/2 cup room temperature butter, cut into pieces
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
    • *optional 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C
    2. Using a serrated knife cut your bread into thick slices leaving about 1/2- inch at the bottom uncut. Be careful not to cut the bread all the way through, as you need the bread to hold together to contain all the filling.
    3. In a medium bowl combine the remaining ingredients with a fork.
    4. Stuff the filling into the crevices of the bread evenly. You might think you have too much filing, you don’t. Use it all.
    5. Wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil, place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover the bread and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the outside of the bread.
    6. Serve warm.

    Notes

    You can adjust the amount of garlic depending on the size of the cloves and how much you love garlic.
    Additionally you can omit the cayenne pepper if you prefer no heat.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 237
    • Sugar: 1.3 g
    • Sodium: 562.6 mg
    • Fat: 15.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 18.6 g
    • Protein: 6.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 30.2 mg

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    FAQs

    What is the best combination for garlic bread? ›

    6 Meal Ideas That Call for Garlic Bread
    • Spaghetti Carbonara. In classic Italian cuisine, garlic bread typically accompanies pasta. ...
    • Garlic Bread Tuna Melt. Need a quick lunch idea for your kids' baon? ...
    • Creamy Tomato Soup. ...
    • Seafood Stew. ...
    • Grilled Marinated Pork and Vegetables. ...
    • Garlic Bread Bruschetta.

    Why is my garlic bread not crispy? ›

    Ditch the butter and use extra virgin olive oil instead to brush your bread. Olive oil will give you a lighter garlic bread that is perfectly crunchy and not greasy or limp.

    What is the difference between garlic bread and garlic toast? ›

    Garlic bread (also called garlic toast) consists of bread (usually a baguette, sour dough, or bread such as ciabatta), topped with garlic and occasionally olive oil or butter and may include additional herbs, such as oregano or chives. It is then either grilled until toasted or baked in a conventional or bread oven.

    Is stuffed garlic bread good for health? ›

    Yes, Stuffed Garlic Bread with melty cheese CAN be a part of your healthy lifestyle. Here's why: Balance is healthy. Demonizing foods and never eating foods you love is unhealthy.

    Is French or Italian better for garlic bread? ›

    French bread is a great choice for garlic bread as well. French bread has a classic soft interior, with a flaky, crispy crust, similar to ciabatta. Baguettes can also be used for garlic bread, but have a crunchier texture than Italian bread and French bread.

    What mixes well with garlic? ›

    Artichoke, asparagus, avocado, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, carrot, cauliflower, fennel, green bean, honeydew, jackfruit, kale, kohlrabi, leek, mushroom, parsnip, rocket, spinach, sugar snap peas, sweet potato, turnip. Almonds, cashew, chervil, coriander, paprika, parsley, saffron, sage.

    What's the green stuff in garlic bread? ›

    It's parsley

    Yep, the green flecks are finely-chopped parsley.

    How is Texas toast different from garlic bread? ›

    If you're a fan of fancy, thick-cut toast, then Texas toast is the perfect slice for you! It has a unique texture compared to regular garlic bread; the crust tends to be soft rather than crispy, while the interior is fluffy, pillowy, and soaked through with butter and garlic flavour.

    Can you eat too much garlic bread? ›

    Garlic is highly nutritious and associated with a variety of health benefits. However, if you eat too much of it, it may cause side effects like bad breath, acid reflux, digestive issues, and an increased risk of bleeding.

    Is garlic bread good for your gut? ›

    Garlic acts as a prebiotic by promoting the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria in the gut. It also helps prevent disease-promoting bacteria from growing.

    Is garlic bread good for diabetics? ›

    Garlic bread is everyone's favourite snack, but the concern is can diabetics eat garlic bread? Yes, they can, but it will be better to make it with whole-grain bread since white bread has saturated fats.

    What are the best ways to eat garlic bread? ›

    What to serve with Garlic Bread
    1. Spaghetti Bolognese, a slow cooked Shredded Beef Ragu or any other pasta.
    2. Dunk in soup! ...
    3. A quick homemade pizza.
    4. Schnitzel, marinated pork chops or sticky baked pork chops.
    5. On the side of a big salad – make a meal of it!
    Apr 7, 2019

    What herb combos are best for bread? ›

    Regional Herb Blends that Go Great in Breads:
    • Tuscan Herbs - Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Oregano - Pair with garlic and parmesan.
    • Provincial Herbs - Tarragon, savory, fennel, basil, thyme, rosemary (and sometimes lavender)
    • Greek Herbs - Greek Oregano, marjoram, dill, mint - Pair with lemon and peppers.
    Jul 5, 2013

    How do Italians eat garlic bread? ›

    Garlic Bread

    The Italians do eat garlic rubbed on toasted bread – with olive oil, not butter – and call it bruschetta. But they will toast an Italian bread such as ciabatta, not a French baguette, as has become popular in the UK and America.

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