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.
Whether you’re eating a heaping bowl of gluten-free alfredo, gluten-free meatballs, 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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Soooo much better than the frozen gluten free garlic bread at the store. And it doesn’t take much time at all! I forgot to set the butter out so it could reach room temperature, but was able to make things work by melting it in the microwave.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you loved the recipe!
My mother in law is gluten free and I was so excited to surprise her with it. She loved it and so did everyone else!
We’re so happy to hear the garlic bread was a hit with your MIL and everyone! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!