Introduction

Cheese Garlic Bread is one of those snacks that everyone loves — crispy edges, buttery garlicky flavors, and a generous layer of melted cheese on top. Whether you serve it as an evening snack, a party starter, or a quick side with pasta, this recipe never disappoints.

The best part? You need only a few everyday ingredients, and the whole recipe comes together in minutes. This homemade version tastes fresher, richer, and far more flavorful than store-bought garlic bread.

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Preparation Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings
10 minutes	12 minutes	22 minutes	2–3 people

Course: Snack / Appetizer

Diet: Vegetarian

Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients

For Cheese Garlic Bread:

• 6–8 slices of bread (baguette, pav, milk bread, or any bread of your choice)
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 10–15 garlic cloves (finely grated or crushed)
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander or parsley (finely chopped)
• Sliced cheese (mozzarella or processed cheese)
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• ½ teaspoon oregano or mixed herbs
• A pinch of salt

How to Make Cheese Garlic Bread

1. Make the Garlic Butter

• In a pan add oil, let it hot now add peeled garlic, cook till change to light brown. Now in a bowl, mix cooked garlic, softened butter, chopped coriander/parsley, chili flakes, and oregano. Salt if you required, hence check your taste.
• Mix well until everything is combined.
• This spread is what gives the bread its beautiful flavor.

2. Prepare the Bread

• Take two breads, on one bread Spread chili flakes and oregano, then keep cheese slice over it.
• Now on cheese slice keep another bread and spread the garlic butter mixture generously on bread’s both slice. cook it on hot pan, flip and cook both sides on medium flame. (You can also follow another method and that is take two breads, between it keep cheese slice and spread garlic butter mixture both side outside and cook on pan.)
• Add grated cheese on top — as much as you like!
• Sprinkle a little more oregano and chili flakes.

3. Toast or Bake

You can make garlic bread in ANY of these:

a) On Tawa (No Oven Method)

• Heat a non-stick tawa on low flame.
• Place the bread slices on the tawa and cover with a lid.
• Cook on low flame until the cheese melts and the base becomes crispy.

b) In Oven/OTG

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Place the slices on a baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese melts and edges turn golden.

c) In Air Fryer

• Air fry at 180°C for 6–8 minutes.

4. Serve

Cut the cheese garlic bread into strips or triangles and serve hot with:

Marinara sauce

Pizza sauce

Mayonnaise

Or simply enjoy it plain — it’s that good!

Tips for Best Cheese Garlic Bread

• Use softened butter, not melted butter, for perfect spreading.
• For extra flavor, add a little grated cheese inside the garlic butter.
• Use fresh garlic — it makes a huge difference.
• Don’t overcook; the cheese should melt but not burn.
• You can add green chilies for an Indian-style spicy twist.

Conclusion

Cheese Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort snack — crispy, buttery, cheesy, and full of flavor. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings, kids’ snacks, or weekend treats. Once you make it at home, you may never go back to the café version again!

FAQs

1. What is the best cheese for garlic bread?
Mozzarella is the best for that stretchy, café-style texture. But you can also use processed cheese or a mix of both.

2. Can I make garlic bread without an oven?
Absolutely! Just toast it on a tawa on low flame with a lid on. The cheese melts beautifully.

3. Why is my garlic bread becoming soggy?
Using melted butter or too much moisture can make it soggy. Always use softened butter and toast on medium heat.

4. Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?
Yes! If you don’t have fresh garlic, use ½ teaspoon garlic powder for a milder flavor.

5. Which bread is best for garlic bread?
Baguette, pav, milk bread, or even regular sandwich bread works great.

6. Can I store leftover garlic bread?
Garlic bread tastes best fresh, but you can reheat it in an air fryer or tawa for crispiness.

7. How do I make it spicy?
Add extra chili flakes or finely chopped green chilies to the garlic butter.

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