After posting a few quick and easy recipes this week, I started receiving emails from my readers letting me know how much they appreciated the quick and easy recipes. I now realize that most of us have one thing in common, we are all looking for a quick and easy homemade meal that does not require us to slave in the kitchen for hours. Fortunately, that’s kinda my style. Although I do love to bake and cook I try to keep everything simple and easy with as few ingredients as possible.
I’m one of those type of people that used to think you don’t need a recipe for garlic bread because it’s so god darn easy. After a few bad incidents, I stand corrected, order to make really good garlic bread you need to have the perfect mixture of butter and olive oil. Adding too much butter can make the bread dry and adding too much oil leaves it soggy. I used a mixture of butter and olive with a ratio of 2:1 butter to olive oil.
This recipe is super simple and can be put together in just a few minutes. You basically mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and spread on the bread, then top with cheese and place in the oven for 5-8 minutes. The end result is AMAZING! just imagine the flavors of the garlic and butter mixture, with the gooey cheese, and crunchy bread. This is by far the easiest recipe ever.
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 large, 8-12 oz loaf french bread
- 1 cup Mexican, mozzarella, or Italian cheese blend, grated.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or dry Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut loaf down the middle and place on a peace of foil or pan.
- In a small bowl mix the softened butter, olive oil, crushed garlic, and parsley. Spread the mixture on the bread. Top with cheese and place in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Remove from oven and cut into strips.
- Serve warm with you favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
can you use garlic powder instead of freah garlic
Yes, but I highly recommend fresh garlic.
I am going to make this tomorrow!! I am making home made spaghetti sauce (for the first time!!) and I totally forgot to buy anything for garlic bread and the only kind of cheese I have is mexican style!! I was looking all over to see if maybe it would taste okay and with your recipe I shall definitely try it out now 🙂 thanks!
This looks heavenly! Bread, cheese, garlic – what more could you need?! Delish!
I love easy recipes! And with those ingredients, how could it be anything but absolutely delicious! This will go perfect with the spaghetti and meatballs I’m making for dinner tonight… can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Yum!! I love how easy this delish cheesy bread is made! Great pics too!! 🙂
Love garlic bread and yours looks extra extra-cheesy! 😀
Goodness gracious….my family adores garlic bread. And with melted cheese on top!? OH my…I know they’re going to love these so much. Yes, thank you for the quick and easy recipe. 😉
Thank you Amy! Glad you liked the garlic bread! 🙂
Hooray for quick and easy recipes like this! And the fact this is so cheesy… amazing! Girl, this looks way too good. I’m drooling all over my keyboard ;–)
Did you also put mozzarella? I made a similar bread this week, grilled cheese on sandwich is becoming my favorite quick fix for dinner.
I used a mixture of mozzarella and Mexican cheese; I love combining cheeses 😀
Wow I had no idea about using both butter and olive oil! What a great tip!
It makes a huge difference!
Love your easy and quick style! The great thing is- you’re recipes don’t sacrifice quality or taste for speed. This will be a great recipe to try in my home: my nephews LOVE bread and cheese!
Loovely and tasty! Cheese and garlic on a bread is a major yum! 🙂 ela
A classic…for good reason! Love how your version is the cheesiest I’ve ever seen. I’m drooling!
Thank you, Stacy!!
Super simple and cheesy good-I have got to try this! Thanks!
I’m glad you like it Adri!
I’m definitely making this! My boys love garlic bread and this looks so much better than the frozen stuff that I usually serve them. 🙂
Blair-I’m sure your sons are going to love these cheesy bread sticks; they are much better than the frozen stuff! Do let me know if you make them! 🙂
Looks so delicious Layla!! And very easy!
Thank you Jessica! your going to love it! 🙂
Love all that cheese! Quick and easy recipes are always great. Thanks for sharing!
It certainly looks like the best easiest recipe ever! I mean, look at all that cheese. I really don’t think it gets much better than this!!
Kati, Thank you! glad you liked it 🙂
I agree, you can TOTALLY make bad garlic bread, and I’ve done it, so bad in fact, that my husband refused to eat it, and he NEVER refuses to eat anything. Must try yours! 🙂
Oh my! what did you do wrong Nicole! I’ve had my share of bad dishes and the hubby usually takes a few bites and than admits that it was bad lol!
Love quick and easy meals and this one looks like another winner! This cheesy garlic bread looks delicious Layla:)
There’s nothing better than quick and easy meals in my book! Thank you so much Kelly!
aaaand I’m drooling. LOVE this!
yum! this garlic bread looks beautiful, simple, (& my favorite) cheesy!! yum yummss
Thank you, Christine!
I’m a huge fan of easy recipes too. This cheesy garlic bread looks delicious! The cheesier the better!
Yes, I’m all about the cheese! Thanks!
Quick and easy always sounds good to me! Especially if it’s cheesy 🙂