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Best Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

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This Best Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe combines the rich flavors of roasted garlic and melted mozzarella on perfectly toasted Hawaiian rolls or a French baguette. The bread is coated with a flavorful garlic butter custard and baked to golden perfection, then finished under the broiler for a bubbly cheesy topping. Ideal as a comforting appetizer or side dish, this recipe delivers a crispy, cheesy, and aromatic delight.

Ingredients

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Roasted Garlic

  • 8–10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Garlic Butter Custard

  • ½ cup butter, melted (113g)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk (60g)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Bread and Toppings

  • 12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls, kept in full sheet form (or substitute with a French baguette of similar size)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Chopped parsley and chili flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Mix the peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then transfer them to a small oven-safe pot with a lid or cover tightly with foil. Roast for about 20 minutes until the garlic cloves are soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and mash the garlic cloves with a fork. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Garlic Butter Custard: In a bowl, combine the mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped fresh parsley. Whisk thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth custard-like mixture.
  3. Toast the Bread: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the full sheet of Hawaiian rolls into two halves horizontally. Place the halves on a large baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until they turn light golden and crispy.
  4. Dip Bread in Garlic Butter Custard: Transfer the garlic butter custard into a larger pan suitable for dipping. Carefully dip each toasted bread half into the custard, making sure it is well coated on all sides without breaking.
  5. Bake Bread with Custard: Place the coated bread halves back onto the baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes or until the bread turns a beautiful golden color and the custard has set slightly.
  6. Add Cheese and Broil: Evenly spread the shredded mozzarella cheese over the baked bread halves. Change the oven setting to broil (grill) and broil the bread for approximately 5 minutes until the cheese melts fully and turns golden brown and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the cheesy garlic bread from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra kick. Slice into portions, serve warm, and enjoy your irresistible cheesy garlic bread!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the rolls with gluten-free bread of similar size.
  • Ensure not to over-broil the cheese to avoid burning.
  • Adjust the chili flakes quantity to taste to control the spiciness.
  • Using fresh parsley enhances the color and flavor but can be substituted with dried parsley if necessary.
  • The custard dipping step is key to infusing the bread with garlic butter flavor, so be gentle to avoid breaking the bread.

Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, roasted garlic, Hawaiian rolls, garlic butter bread, mozzarella cheese bread, appetizer

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