Description

This Best Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe features soft, warm bread slathered in a rich roasted garlic butter custard, baked to golden perfection, and topped with bubbly melted mozzarella cheese. A perfect comforting appetizer or side dish packed with bold garlic flavor and gooey cheese that will please any crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

Roasted Garlic

8–10 garlic cloves, peeled
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

Bread and Topping

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

Instructions

Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place them in a small oven-safe pot with a lid or cover tightly with foil, then roast for about 20 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden. Mash the roasted garlic with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped parsley until fully combined and smooth.
Prepare the Bread: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F after roasting the garlic. Use a sharp knife to 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 they turn light golden and crispy.
Coat the Bread with Custard: Pour the garlic butter custard into a larger pan. Carefully dip each baked bread half into the custard, ensuring all sides are well coated with the garlic butter mixture.
Bake the Bread: Return the custard-coated bread to the baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until the bread is fully golden and infused with the buttery garlic flavor.
Add Cheese and Broil: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread. Switch your oven to the broil or grill setting and broil the bread for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of chili flakes for a touch of heat. Slice into portions and serve warm to enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.

Notes

Roasting garlic mellows its sharpness and brings a sweet, nutty flavor that enhances the garlic butter custard perfectly.
If you cannot find King’s Hawaiian sheet rolls, a similarly sized soft French baguette will work well.
Use fresh parsley for garnish to add a pop of color and freshness to the finished dish.
Broiling the cheese at the end gives it a beautiful golden crust and melty texture—don’t skip this step!
For an extra kick, add more chili flakes to taste or a drizzle of hot sauce when serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, roasted garlic bread, garlic butter custard bread, King's Hawaiian rolls recipe, easy cheesy bread