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Homemade Garlic Bread

Deliciously cheesy homemade garlic bread loaded with real garlic, cream cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for barbecues and family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Spread
  • 4 heads heads of garlic Approximately 200g / 7 oz
  • 1 cup cream cheese Approximately 200g / 7 oz
  • 2 tablespoons butter Approximately 30g / 1 oz
  • to taste salt Use as required for seasoning
For Toppings
  • 1 ripe tomato ripe tomato, finely diced Remove seeds and dice very finely
  • 300 g mozzarella cheese, shredded Use all across the 10 pieces
  • to taste fresh parsley Chopped into small pieces
  • to taste fresh chives Chopped into small pieces
For the Bread
  • 5 baguettes or French bread rolls

Method
 

Prepare the Garlic Mixture
  1. Peel all garlic cloves from the 4 heads of garlic. Process or blend the garlic until finely chopped but not pureed, leaving small chunks for texture. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Make the Garlic Spread
  1. Add the cream cheese and butter to the garlic. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed, as the spread should be well-seasoned.
Prepare the Tomatoes and Herbs
  1. Remove the seeds from the ripe tomato and dice it very finely. Chop fresh parsley and chives into small pieces.
Slice the Bread
  1. Cut each baguette completely in half lengthwise to create two separate pieces for even toasting.
Assemble the Garlic Bread
  1. Spread a generous amount of the garlic mixture on each bread half, ensuring each piece is well covered.
  2. Arrange the bread halves on an ungreased baking sheet.
Add Toppings
  1. Sprinkle the finely diced tomato over each bread piece. Reserve some tomato for the final layer. Add chopped parsley and chives evenly across all pieces.
Top with Cheese
  1. Cover each bread half generously with shredded mozzarella cheese, using all 300g across the 10 pieces. Finish by sprinkling the remaining diced tomato and more fresh herbs on top.
Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F with the broiler function on. Bake the garlic bread for 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden and crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

This garlic bread stands out because it uses real, fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, creating an authentic and robust flavor. Fresh herbs elevate the dish while adding color and freshness.