Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread

Transform one of those budget-friendly loaves of bread from the grocery store bakery into this irresistible Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread. Whether you bake it in the oven or toss it on the grill, this Southern classic is sure to hit the spot!

Ingredients to Make Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread Recipe

I can’t think of many meals where a side of bread isn’t the ideal accompaniment. At our house, bread doubles as a scoop for dips and sauces as well as dipping in soups and stews. Italian dishes go hand in glove with a side salad and bread to sop up the sauce. The beauty of this recipe is, there’s no need for measuring all purpose flour, blooming active dry yeast, kneading or rising dough to make this cheesy bread.

The herby goodness is made using a combination of fresh herbs. This garlic herb cheese bread features a classic trio of parsley, basil and rosemary. I’ve served this bread both as a side dish and an appetizer with warm pizza sauce or marinara for dipping. You can serve this bread straight from the oven or wrapped in foil and grilled when camping or hosting a backyard barbecue.

Key ingredients to make How to make simple Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Bread – One large Italian bread loaf, like the big fluffy ones commonly found at the grocery store bakery.
• Cheese – Sliced mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese for the cheesy goodness.
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter adds flavor and richness.
• Fresh Herbs – Chopped fresh parsley, fresh basil and fresh rosemary forms the perfect trio to give the bread a fresh herb flavor.
• Seasonings – Salt and fresh garlic amps up the buttery taste.

How to Make Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F. Set aside a baking sheet. Prepare a large piece of heavy duty foil, Spritzed lightly with cooking spray.
• Prep and Slice the Bread – Use a sharp knife to cut 12 diagonal slices through bread without cutting all the way to the bottom.
• Make Seasoned Garlic Butter – Whip together butter, Parmesan, parsley, basil, rosemary, salt and garlic. You can do this by hand or with a mixer.
• Assemble the Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread – Spread each slice with garlic and herb butter reserving 1 Tbsp to spread on top. Place two half pieces of cheese into each cut. Spread remaining garlic and herb butter over top and sides of loaf.
• Wrap in Foil – Place onto foil and bring edges up to seal. Place onto baking sheet.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasted and golden brown. Open foil and broil top, if desired. Serve immediately. 

Kitchen Equipment to Make Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread Recipe

• A large chopping board and bread knife for prepping the bread.
• One medium mixing bowl to make the garlic butter.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• A spreading spatula or spoon for spreading the garlic butter mixture between the bread slices.
• Large sheet pan for baking the bread.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Fresh Herb Mixture – You can use chives, thyme or oregano in place of parsley or basil. Rosemary has a very robust flavor, so you can adjust the amount to your taste, if desired.
• Dried Herbs – You could use dry Italian seasoning in a pinch.
• Cheese – Mozzarella and provolone are my go-to for this cheese bread recipe. That said, you could use colby jack cheese, gruyere cheese, gouda cheese, sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
• Cut Cheese Slices in Half – Use one full slice of cheese cut in half for each slice. It’s easier to stuff between the slices when cut in half.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip for the Butter – The garlic herb butter can be made one day in advance, placed into an airtight container and chilled in the refrigerator until assembling the bread.
• Assemble the Bread in Advance – This bread can be assembled in advance, wrapped in foil and chilled until you’re ready to bake or grill.
• Leftovers – Store leftover Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread wrapped in foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat gently in the microwave in single servings. You can also reheat garlic bread in an air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 325°F or in a preheated 350

More Easy Bread Recipes to Make

• You may also like my recipes for pull apart Mozzarella Cheese Garlic Bread, Pepper Jack Cheese Bread and 3 Cheese Italian Herb Bread.
• Make your own Homemade Pizza Dough for pizza night at home.
• This recipe from homemade Sunflower Oat Wheat Bread features a combination of flavor that makes it taste nutty and delicious.
• Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread is a fan favorite year after year.
• Easy Cinnamon Roll French Bread requires no bread making at all.
• You may also enjoy this recipe for Keto Cornbread from All Day I Dream About Food.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Sheet Pans
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Mixing Bowls
• Bread Knife