These Cheesy Garlic Bread Rounds are irresistible: baguette slices brushed with garlic-herb butter and topped with melty cheese. Crispy on the edges and soft inside — simply amazing.
Garlic bread may be one of the best comfort foods around. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy it, and these bite-sized Cheesy Garlic Bread Rounds deliver all the familiar flavors in a convenient, crowd-pleasing format.
These rounds are ideal as a side or snack: perfect with pasta for mopping up sauce, alongside salads, dipped into soups or served with simple weeknight dinners. They’re easy to prepare and taste fantastic every time.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Ingredients:
- Baguette: A standard baguette (12–14 oz) works well. If yours is larger, one loaf is usually enough; you can freeze any extra.
- Butter: Softened salted butter for easy mixing and rich flavor.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and bright herb flavor. If needed, substitute 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
- Garlic spread & seasoning: A garlic spread or seasoning blend adds convenience and consistent flavor. Use your favorite brand.
- Garlic salt: A pinch to enhance the savory garlic-butter mixture.
- Mozzarella cheese: Shreds melt beautifully. Monterey Jack or Colby Jack can be used as alternatives.
These small rounds are the kind of comfort food you could happily eat straight from the pan. Add a side salad if you want to balance the richness, or serve them as an appetizer at gatherings.
The blend of bubbly melted cheese, garlicky butter, and bread that’s soft inside with crisp edges is unbeatable.
These rounds pair well with many dips — for example, a pepperoni pizza dip makes a particularly tasty combo. Serve warm and enjoy.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Rounds
- Author: Jodi
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (12 – 14 oz)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic spread or seasoning
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (Monterey or Colby Jack can be used)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven broiler and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, chopped parsley, garlic salt, and garlic spread or seasoning until blended.
- Spread a generous amount of the butter mixture on each baguette slice, then top with shredded cheese.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler until the cheese is melted and begins to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
- If you use a store-bought garlic spread seasoning, choose your preferred brand. Buying a larger container from a warehouse store may be more economical.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins