Learn how to make homemade garlic bread with this incredible recipe. It’s the perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish—especially for your next backyard BBQ. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Homemade Garlic Bread:
- French rolls or baguette (as needed);
- 3 generous tablespoons of butter (softened);
- Fresh parsley, to taste;
- Salt, to taste;
- Black pepper, to taste;
- Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste;
- 6 garlic cloves;
- Cream cheese or Requeijão, to taste.
How to Prepare Homemade Garlic Bread:
- Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl;
- Microwave for about 15 seconds until melted;
- In a food processor, combine the garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste;
- Pulse until well combined and finely chopped;
- Add this mixture to the bowl with the melted butter and stir well;
- Slice the bread into intervals, but do not cut all the way through; leave about 1 inch (2 cm) at the base intact;
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture all over the bread using a spoon;
- Stuff each slice with a little bit of mozzarella cheese and cream cheese;
- Ready! You can grill it, bake it in an air fryer, or toast it in the oven. Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking for an extra crispy and savory finish.
Did You Know?
Garlic bread as we know it became a Brazilian BBQ staple in the 1990s. While inspired by classic Portuguese flavors, it was adapted to Brazilian tastes by adding creamy cheese and fresh herbs. Today, it’s a must-have at any Brazilian gathering, with endless variations including bacon, sausage, or spicy peppers.
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