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BEST CHEESY GARLIC BREAD RECIPE

BEST CHEESY GARLIC BREAD RECIPE
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This Best Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe features golden roasted garlic blended into a rich butter custard, perfectly coated over soft Hawaiian rolls and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. It’s an irresistible, savory treat with a crisp exterior and melty, cheesy interior, enhanced by fresh parsley and a hint of paprika and chili flakes for a little kick.

Ingredients

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Roasted Garlic

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

Garlic Butter Custard

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

Assembly

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

Instructions

  1. Roast the garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix the peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place in a small oven-safe pot with a lid or cover tightly with foil. Roast for about 20 minutes until garlic is soft and golden. Remove and mash the roasted garlic with a fork; set aside.
  2. Prepare the garlic butter custard: In a bowl, combine the mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped fresh parsley. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
  3. Pre-bake the bread: Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the sheet of bread rolls into two halves horizontally. Place the halves on a large baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and crispy on the surface.
  4. Coat the bread in garlic butter custard: Transfer the garlic butter custard to a larger pan or shallow dish. Carefully dip the pre-baked bread halves into the custard, making sure they are coated well on all sides but not soaked through.
  5. Bake the coated bread: Place the coated bread back on the baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until the bread turns a rich golden color and is tender inside.
  6. Add cheese and broil: Remove the bread from the oven and evenly cover the top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Switch the oven to broil or grill setting and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the top for color and a touch of heat. Slice and serve immediately to enjoy warm, cheesy garlic goodness.

Notes

  • For extra garlicky flavor, add more roasted garlic cloves.
  • Use fresh parsley for the best herbal note; dried parsley will alter flavor and color.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili flakes when serving.
  • Substituting Hawaiian rolls with a crusty French baguette will change the texture, making it crustier rather than soft.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing to avoid cheese sliding off.

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Keywords: Cheesy garlic bread, garlic butter bread, mozzarella garlic bread, Hawaiian rolls garlic bread, roasted garlic bread

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