Gluten Free Garlic Bread

Name: Gluten Free Garlic Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 12 ounce Gluten Free Baguette (I use Schar); 6 tablespoons salted butter- melted and slightly cooled; 2 cloves of garlic- finely minced; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Gluten Free Garlic Bread is the perfect savory side dish to serve. It's crisp on the outside, soft inside, and PACKED with delicious garlic butter flavor. This easy side dish bakes in just 20 minutes and pairs well with your favorite gluten free dinners.

gluten free garlic bread cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.

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Why This Recipe Works
Ingredients In Gluten Free Garlic Bread
Substitutions
How To Make Gluten Free Garlic Bread: Step-by-step
Serving Suggestions
Tips For Making Gluten Free Garlic Bread
Recipe Variations
How To Make Ahead
Storing And Freezing
Frequently Asked Questions
More Gluten Free Side Dishes
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This gluten free garlic bread is going to be your family's new favorite side dish! It's golden brown and crisp on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle, and loaded with cheesy, garlicky flavor.

This recipe is a foolproof dish that even the most inexperienced home cook can make. It's made with a gluten free baguette and cut it like an accordion so the fragrant garlic butter can melt into each and every crevice and impart the most flavor.

Pair this incredible appetizer with gluten free meatballs or lasagna soup for an easy, healthy meal that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Why This Recipe Works

It's entirely gluten free
Can easily be made dairy free and vegan
You have homemade garlic bread in under 20 minutes
It's loaded with cheesy, garlic butter flavor
Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery in the middle
Makes a great side dish to all your favorite gluten free meals
This is a tasty dish that the whole family loves

Ingredients In Gluten Free Garlic Bread

ingredients for gluten free garlic bread labeled with black text.

Gluten free bread: I like to use Schar's gluten free baguette, but any gluten free baguette, Texas toast, or brioche buns will work.
Butter: I always suggest using a high quality, salted butter for best results
Garlic: Fresh garlic is preferred because it results in the best flavor
Parmesan cheese: You'll need grated parmesan cheese. You can grate your own or buy it from the grocery store
Italian seasonings: The Italian seasonings add a nice herbaceous flavor
Salt and pepper: Not a lot is needed, but I find it rounds out the flavor nicely

Substitutions

Butter: You can use vegan butter instead
Garlic: Jarred minced garlic or roasted garlic will also, but DO NOT use garlic powder
Parmesan cheese: Substitute with pecorino romano or a vegan parmesan cheese
Italian seasonings: You can use dried parsley instead if you don't have it

How To Make Gluten Free Garlic Bread: Step-by-step

1- Make the garlic butter

In a small bowl, combined melted, slightly cooled butter, parmesan cheese, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper

homemade garlic butter in a white bowl with a small spatula.

2- Cut the gluten free baguette

On a cutting board, slice the gluten free baguette into 1 inch slices being sure not to cut all the way through

gluten free baguette cut like an accordion on a wooden cutting board.

3- Prepare the garlic bread

Use an offset spatula or small rubber spatula to carefully spread about 1 teaspoon of the garlic butter in between each slice of the baguette.
Spread any extra generously over the top of the loaf
Wrap tightly in aluminum foil

garlic butter spread in between slices of bread.

4- Bake and serve

Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then unwrap the top of the aluminum foil and bake for 4-5 more minutes to brown the top
Serve immediately and enjoy

gluten free baguette wrapped in aluminum foil.

Serving Suggestions

Gluten free garlic bread works well with marinara sauce as an appetizer for game day or cocktail parties, but more often than not I just serve it as a family friendly side dish. Here's a few meals it pairs well with:

Tips For Making Gluten Free Garlic Bread

Let the butter cool a bit after melting so it can form a wet paste
Use high quality ingredients for the best flavor
Mince your garlic well so you don't end up with big chunks. You can also smear it into a paste before adding it to the butter
Grated parmesan blends best into the butter
Don't cut all the way through your baguette, you want it like an accordion
Open up the foil to brown and crisp up the top
Serve immediately for best results

Recipe Variations

Dairy Free: Substitute the butter with vegan butter and use a vegan parmesan or skip it entirely
Cheesy: Add thin slices of gruyere in between each slice for extra cheesy goodness
Crispy: You can make this crispy on all sides by slicing the baguette in half lengthwise, smearing the garlic butter on the inside of both halves and baking it at 400 F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown

homemade garlic bread wrapped in parchment paper and tied with brown string cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.

How To Make Ahead

Did you know you can prepare garlic bread ahead of time? You absolutely can, and it turns out delicious every time.

To make it ahead of time, make the garlic butter, cut the bread and spread the garlic butter in between each slice. Wrap in aluminum foil and store in the fridge until you're ready to cook.

Storing And Freezing

STORING: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Do not store it in the fridge or else the bread will dry out.

REHEATING: To reheat, wrap your desired slices in aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

FREEZING: You can also freeze cooked, homemade garlic bread and have it whenever the craving hits. Once cooked, let it cool completely and store in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you want a slice, let it thaw at room temperature and bake at 300 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until crisp and warmed throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bread for homemade garlic bread?

Personally, I like the gluten free baguette from Schar because it toasts nicely on the outside and stays chewy in the middle. You could also use Against The Grain which has a nice flavor.
In a pinch, gluten free Texas Toast or gluten free brioche buns are also delicious.

Is Texan Toast Garlic Bread gluten free?

Regular Texas Toast garlic bread is not gluten free, but Katz makes a variety that is.

Can I make gluten free garlic bread dairy free as well?

Absolutely you can! Just substitute the butter with vegan butter and skip the parmesan cheese or use a dairy free parmesan and this garlic bread is dairy free as well.

What is the trick to making good garlic bread?

There's a few tricks for making the best homemade garlic bread:
1. Use quality ingredients. Because the recipe is so straightforward there's nothing to hide behind, so quality goes a long way in making this delicious appetizer.
2. Make it with fresh garlic. Garlic powder just doesn't pack the same punch
3. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake to keep the middle of the baguette buttery and soft

slices of garlic bread on a wooden cutting board.

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