Cheesy Garlic Bread
on May 10, 2020, Updated Jun 20, 2025
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Buttery, cheesy, garlicky, this is the oh-my-god cheesy garlic bread of your dreams.
This is the garlic bread to make when you want people to fall in love with you. The bread is cut in half horizontally and slathered with a garlicky buttery blend of three cheeses: cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack. The slices come apart with a satisfying cheese pull when you serve it.
It makes an unforgettable side for all sorts of meals, from Turkey Chili to Simple Vegetable Soup to Linguine with Clam Sauce. Or it makes a fabulous appetizer, game-day offering, or the most indulgent midnight snack!
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How to Make Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Make the cheesy garlic butter: Blend together the softened butter, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, scallions, and salt.
- Cut the baguette lengthwise.
Kitchen Smarts
If your baguette is super long or super crusty, you might want to cut it across the middle before slicing it horizontally through the middle. It’s easier to handle that way.
- Spread the cheesy garlic butter on the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake: Place the baguette halves on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the bread is hot and the top is lightly browned and melty. Sprinkle with a bit of parsley and some red pepper flakes if desired.
Variation
Parmesan would be a great addition or substitution.
What to Serve with Cheesy Garlic Bread
Cheesy garlic bread is a perfect companion to a soup like Minestrone or Creamy Tomato Soup. It’s also great with steaks like Grilled Marinated NY Strip Steak or Stovetop Ribeye Steaks. Or serve it with Roasted Chicken Thighs, Pasta with Shrimp Scampi, or a chili like Game Day Ground Beef Chili.
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Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon very finely minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, scallions, and salt.
- Cut the baguette in half horizontally.
- Spread the cheesy garlic butter on the cut sides of the bread. Place the baguette halves on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the bread is hot and the top is lightly browned and melty. Sprinkle with the parsley. and some red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
