Gluten Free Garlic Bread

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.

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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

• 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

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

2- Cut the gluten free baguette

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

3- Prepare the garlic bread

1. 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.
2. Spread any extra generously over the top of the loaf
3. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil

4- Bake and serve

1. 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
2. Serve immediately and enjoy

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:

• Gluten free chili
• 4 ingredient potato soup
• Gluten free meatloaf
• Gluten free lasagna soup
• Meatballs without eggs

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

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

More Gluten Free Side Dishes

• Mashed potatoes without milk
• Gluten free mozzarella sticks
• Crispy cauliflower bites
• Air fryer sweet potato cubes
• Crispy frozen broccoli- air fryer

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