This EASY gluten-free garlic bread is buttery and perfectly crisp! It’s a must-have when you’re making lasagna or spaghetti.
You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this amazing garlic bread. Dairy-free option! Check out the post below for all my tips and tricks.
If you eat gluten-free, you may find yourself craving buttery, delicious garlic bread from time to time. Whether you’re eating a heaping bowl of gluten-free alfredo, gluten-free lasagna, or a fresh salad, sometimes your meal just begs for a nice piece of garlic bread to go with it!
Thankfully, amazing homemade garlic bread isn’t something you have to miss out on if you have Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance.
I created this cheesy garlic bread recipe so I could get all the satisfaction of regular garlic bread, without the gluten.
My garlic bread makes the perfect side dish this gluten-free spaghetti, instant turkey vegetable lasagna soup, dairy-free potato soup, even gluten-free pot roast.
Ingredients like Parmesan cheese, real butter, parsley, and garlic salt make each bite an explosion of flavor. My kids would love it if I served this at every meal!
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For more gluten-free sides, try these gluten-free rolls, gluten-free popovers, gluten-free biscuits, gluten-free cheese scones and gluten-free corn muffins!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buttery and crisp
- Perfect flavor
- Simple recipe with simple ingredients
- Easy-to-make
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are all of the ingredients you’ll need to make garlic bread just like your favorite Italian restaurants!
- Gluten-free bread: Schar gluten-free baguettes are the absolute best bread for this recipe! But of course, you can use other gluten-free French bread, or even homemade bread (as long as it’s gluten-free).
- Butter: I always use salted butter in my cooking/baking. If you want to make dairy-free garlic bread, you could use vegan butter and vegan Parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan cheese: Pre-grated Parmesan cheese makes it easy to whip up this bread in 2-3 minutes! Trader Joe’s makes a great dairy-free parmesan cheese for a dairy-free option. I recommend finely chopping the dairy-free cheese for this recipe.
- Parsley: You can use dried parsley or fresh parsley in this recipe, but I prefer fresh herbs.
- Garlic salt: Garlic salt adds that essential garlic flavor to this bread. Don’t skimp! You could also use fresh garlic or garlic powder and salt, if you prefer.
Make it Dairy-Free
For dairy-free garlic bread, use your favorite vegan butter and dairy-free parmesan cheese. I like to use Country Crock Plant Butter and Trader Joe’s Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese. I recommend finely chopping the dairy-free cheese for this recipe.
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Add softened butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic salt to a small bowl to make the compound butter.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic salt until totally combined.
- Slice the gluten-free baguettes in half horizontally. Spread each cut side liberally with the garlic butter mixture. Lay each half cut side up on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and toasty.
- Let cool for a minute, then cut into 1-inch slices. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Storage Instructions
This easy garlic bread recipe is best served right after baking. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container or Ziplock freezer bag at room temperature for up to three days.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH GLUTEN-FREE GARLIC BREAD
FAQ
No, traditional Texas toast is not a gluten-free type of bread, since it’s made with gluten-containing ingredients like wheat flour.
No, Trader Joe’s does not have gluten free garlic bread. However, they do sell gluten-free”garlic bread cheese” which is cheese flavored to taste like garlic bread.
No, garlic butter does not have gluten. It’s a naturally gluten-free ingredient made from butter and garlic.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Add Mozzerella. Want to take the cheesy factor to the next level? Add fresh Mozzerella to the top of the bread for the last few minutes of broiling, then enjoy the cheesy goodness!
- Substitute olive oil. If you don’t have any butter, you could use olive oil instead. Simply mix in the other ingredients and use a basting brush to slather it over the gluten-free bread.
- Use leftover garlic butter. If you have any leftover garlic butter, don’t let it go to waste! Use it to cook chicken, pork, or steak, or add it to baked potatoes.
- Make croutons. Leftover bread makes amazing gluten-free croutons! Just cut the bread into cubes and toast in the oven until golden brown.
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I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you try this gluten free garlic bread, be sure to leave me a comment/rating below. I’d love to hear from you!
Easy, Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 2 Schar gluten-free baguettes
- 8 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt I use Lawry’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic salt until totally combined.
- Slice the gluten-free baguettes in half horizontally. Spread each cut side liberally with the garlic butter mixture. Lay each half cut side up on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until golden and toasty. Let cool for a minute, then cut into 1-inch slices. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add Mozzerella. Want to take the cheesy factor to the next level? Add fresh Mozzerella to the top of the bread for the last few minutes of broiling, then enjoy the cheesy goodness!
- Substitute olive oil. If you don’t have any butter, you could use olive oil instead. Simply mix in the other ingredients and use a basting brush to slather it over the gluten-free bread.
- Use leftover garlic butter. If you have any leftover garlic butter, don’t let it go to waste! Use it to cook chicken, pork, or steak, or add it to baked potatoes.
- Make croutons. Leftover bread makes amazing gluten-free croutons! Just cut the bread into cubes and toast in the oven until golden brown.
Wow I would never guess that this garlic bread is gluten-free! Thanks for the easy recipe!