You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this buttery gluten-free garlic bread! It’s a must-have when you’re making lasagna or spaghetti.
This recipe is a perfect side dish to gluten-free meatballs or gluten-free turkey meatballs.
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!
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Why I love this recipe
- Buttery and crisp – 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!
- Easy to make – You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this simple, delicious gluten-free garlic bread.
- Versatile side dish – 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 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 cloves 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 Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
Mix butter. 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.
Spread compote on bread. 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. 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 and Make-Ahead Instructions
To store: 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.
To make ahead: You can save time by making the garlic butter compote up to three days in advance. Store compote in the fridge until a few hours before making the bread, then bring to room temperature before spreading on the bread. When you’re ready to serve, slice the baguettes, spread with compote, and bake.
What to Serve with Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
Here are some delicious gluten-free meals that work well with this easy gluten-free garlic bread recipe:
Recipe Tips
- Add Mozzarella. Want to take the cheesy factor to the next level? Add fresh Mozzarella 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.
More Gluten-Free Side Dishes
- Gluten-Free Rolls – These soft, buttery dinner rolls are made with simple ingredients and bake up start to finish in less than 2 hours. You’ll be happily surprised with how easy they are to make!
- Gluten-Free Popovers – These popovers are delicious smothered with butter right out of the oven. Made with just a few pantry staples, you won’t believe how easy they are to make!
- Gluten-Free Biscuits – Get buttery, fluffy gluten-free biscuits with a tender crumb in under an hour! Best of all, no cutting or rolling required!
- Gluten-Free Cheese Scones – The best gluten-free scones recipe gets a savory twist, with cheddar cheese and fresh chives. These savory scones taste amazing as a side dish to any meal, any time of day!
- Homemade Gluten-Free Crescent Rolls – These gluten-free crescent rolls are a must-have at the holiday table! They’re soft, buttery, and fluffy — everything a delicious roll should be!
- Gluten-Free Corn Muffins – These gluten-free corn muffins are soft, fluffy, and buttery with crisp-crunchy edges! This easy recipe takes less than 1 hour from start to finish.
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.
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FAQs
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.
Absolutely amazing! My kids beg me for these garlic breads!!!!
Wow I would never guess that this garlic bread is gluten-free! Thanks for the easy recipe!