How to Make Best Gluten-Free Garlic Bread (Easy Tips)

There's no reason to miss out on a classic anymore! Learn how to make the best gluten-free garlic bread, with crisp, golden edges, a soft, squishy interior, a unique combo of butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, and optional cheesy topping. This easy recipe includes plenty of tips and variations to fit any preference, from homemade bread options, store-bought substitutes, and how to create the perfect ratio of ingredients for spectacular flavor!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1 loaf gluten-free Italian bread see recipe notes for other options
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried parsley
¼-½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional-see recipe notes)
½-1 cup freshly grated mozzarella (optional-see recipe notes)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and position the oven rack to the middle position. Take the loaf of gluten-free bread and slice it in half horizontally. Lie cut side up on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
1 loaf gluten-free Italian bread
In a small skillet over low heat melt the butter and oil together. Once it is melted, stir in the garlic, stirring and cooking for 1 minute, careful not to burn. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and parsley.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Brush the butter mixture over the two cut sides of bread. Place the halves back together and wrap securely in foil. Place directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and carefully unwrap from the foil. If using cheese, lay the two buttered halves face up on the foil and sprinkle with cheese. Transfer the foil, with buttered side face up, back to the oven rack. Bake for 8-10 minutes longer. If you wish for crispier bread or golden cheese, turn on the broiler, leaving the bread on the middle rack. Watch closely and broil 1-2 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
¼-½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ½-1 cup freshly grated mozzarella

Notes

More Bread Options

Gluten-free French bread recipe - The garlic butter mixture will be enough for 2 baguettes.
Garlic Texas Toast - Thickly slice a loaf of gluten-free bread and brush with the garlic butter. Place directly on the oven rack. Bake at 400ºF for 5-8 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
Store bought bread - I prefer Schar brand, which makes baguettes, ciabatta, hot dog or hamburger buns. Any of these can be used.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

If your prefer a cheese combo, I recommend using ¼ cup parmesan and ½-1 cup of mozzarella cheese. You can use all parmesan (½ cup) or all mozzarella (1 cup). For pizzeria-style cheese bread use up to 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.

Storing, Make-Ahead, and Freezing

If you have leftover bread I recommend freezing because it's best the day it is made. For best results, wrap in plastic wrap and transfer to a ziplock freezer bag.

When ready to enjoy again, wrap slices in foil and rewarm in a 350ºF oven for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power.

To make this ahead of time, prepare the garlic butter and brush on as directed. Wrap the bread securely in aluminum foil and then a double layer of plastic wrap to protect from freezer burn. Freeze up to 2 months.

When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, leaving it in the foil. Bake from frozen for 15 minutes before unwrapping and laying flat to bake for 8-10 minutes longer.

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