Description
Best Cheesy Garlic Bread is made with roasted garlic, a savory butter-egg custard, and loads of melted mozzarella. Baked until crispy and golden, this indulgent twist on classic garlic bread delivers incredible flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic:
8–10 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Garlic Butter Custard:
Roasted garlic (from above)
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ tsp salt
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Assembly:
12 King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (or 1 French baguette)
2 cups shredded mozzarella
Chopped parsley and chili flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Roast the garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and salt. Roast in foil or covered dish for 20 minutes until soft and golden. Mash and set aside.
- Make the custard: Whisk roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and parsley until smooth.
- Prep the bread: Lower oven to 350°F. Slice bread sheet in half horizontally and bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Soak and bake: Dip toasted bread in custard mixture quickly and return to tray. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Top and broil: Sprinkle with mozzarella and broil 5 minutes until bubbly and slightly charred.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh parsley and chili flakes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a blend of cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for extra flavor.
- Make-ahead tip: prep custard and roasted garlic in advance.
- Try with sourdough, ciabatta, or baguette for a twist.
- For a no-egg version, omit egg and increase butter and milk slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
