There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked baguette garlic bread filling your kitchen. The airy crumb of the baguette holds onto the garlic butter, creating golden, garlicky butter pockets in every slice. Using roasted garlic adds a mellow sweetness, making this garlic bread recipe one you'll want to stop and savor every bite.
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Baguette garlic bread is the perfect side to my pesto chicken pasta bake, or dip it into a hearty bowl of homemade vegetable soup. For something cozy, pair it with my lazy lasagna recipe or this decadent Gouda mac and cheese. A couple more ways to enjoy this garlic bread are to slice it thinly and serve it with my homemade spinach and artichoke dip, or, for a real treat, serve it alongside my sun-dried tomato baked brie for an unforgettable appetizer!
Why You'll Love This Garlic Bread
- It is so easy to make and customize to your taste.
- Using a baguette ensures an ultra crispy crust, while the center is soft and buttery.
- 100x better than any store-bought garlic bread.
- The perfect side for Hawaiian style chili, soup, pasta, or serve it as an appetizer!
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Why Homemade Garlic Bread Is Better Than Store-Bought
Homemade garlic bread has fresher ingredients, no preservatives, is very easily customized, cheaper and tastes way better than store-bought garlic bread.
This baguette garlic bread is made with roasted garlic, giving it a depth of flavor that is just delicious. We use roasted garlic because it gives a sweeter, more mellow garlic flavor instead of the intense bite of fresh raw garlic. The type of thing you just don't get with commercially made garlic breads!
As a bonus, you can prep 4 or 5 baguette garlic breads ahead of time, freeze them and bake them from frozen whenever you need a quick garlic bread side!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Fresh Baguette - Baguette is sturdy and holds up well to an enormous amount of butter, which is the key ingredient to garlic bread. French bread can also be used, although it will not be as crispy, and the center tends to get a little soggy.
- Butter - I prefer to use salted butter in my recipes; if you are using unsalted, simply add ½ teaspoon of salt to the garlic butter recipe.
- Roasted Garlic - The elite choice for garlic bread, in my opinion. Fresh garlic tends to overpower the garlic bread easily, and garlic powder won't give as fresh a flavor.
- Italian Seasoning - If you don't have Italian seasoning on hand, make it yourself using basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and parsley. Alternatively, use a different spice mix such as mango chipotle, Montreal steak spice, taco seasoning or Cajun spice mix!
A full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Variations You'll Love
- Spicy Garlic Bread - add chili pepper flakes to the garlic butter or drizzle with hot honey after baking!
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - add a couple of handfuls of your favorite shredded cheese to the top of the garlic bread before baking. Broil the cheese garlic bread for a few seconds at the end to get ultra bubbly, melty cheese toast!
- Extra Garlicky Garlic Bread - add 1 clove of minced garlic to the garlic butter with the roasted garlic. Fresh garlic for bite and zang, roasted garlic for background and depth of flavor.
Serving Ideas
- Best with pasta: avocado carbonara, rose penne, hamburger helper stroganoff.
- Pairs with soups and stews: bacon leek chowder, Guinness beef stew, chicken and dumplings.
- Party platter idea: cut into small bite-sized pieces and serve with marinara sauce, hummus, or spinach dip!
- Serve it thinly sliced for dipping alongside baked Camembert cheese, roasted garlic baked brie or caramelized onion hummus!
- A delicious side for salad recipes like these Big Mac burger salad bowls.
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How To Make Garlic Bread with A Baguette
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F, slice the baguette lengthwise, and place it cut side up on a large baking sheet.
Prepare the roasted garlic and, in a small bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork.
Step 2
Add the butter, roasted garlic, and Italian seasoning to a small mixing bowl. Using a spatula, mash the butter with the other ingredients until everything is fully combined.
Step 3
Spread the garlic butter onto the baguette in a generous layer.
Step 4
Bake the baguette garlic bread for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Optional Step: Place the garlic bread under the broiler for a couple of seconds at the end to make the garlic bread extra crispy and the butter extra bubbly.
Recipe Tips
- Baguette garlic bread can be made up to 3 months in advance and frozen. Prep 4 or 5 baguettes all at once to save time and have delicious garlic bread at your fingertips, at all times!
- Never roasted garlic before? No problem! Follow these simple instructions for the easiest (and most mess free way) to roast garlic.
- Any type of bread can be used to make this garlic bread. I prefer the baguette because it is very rigid and holds up extremely well to all the butter (and hello, butter pockets!!). For a traditional version, use a whole loaf of French bread and double the garlic butter recipe.
Make Ahead, Storage & Freezing
Baguette garlic bread can easily be made in advance or stored in the freezer for easy baking, exactly when you need it!
Make Ahead: Assemble baguette garlic bread and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking or freeze for up to 3 months.
Storage: Leftover garlic bread can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds or reheat in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes. Reheating in the oven or air fryer will maintain crispiness.
Freezing: To freeze baguette garlic bread before baking, fully assemble and stack the two pieces of baguette back together, butter the sides together, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then cover in a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, remove from wrap and take apart, place baguette pieces butter side up on a baking sheet and bake as directed, adding a couple of minutes to account for the frozen baguette.
FAQ's
Umm, absolutely, yes! This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy this baguette garlic bread! Add a few handfuls of your favorite shredded cheese to the tops of the baguettes before baking. Continue as instructed and place under the broiler for a couple of seconds at the end to really get that cheese melty!
You don't have to use roasted garlic, but it is favorable for this recipe. Roasting garlic dulls the punch of fresh garlic, while still giving all the carmely, garlicky deliciousness. If you want to use fresh garlic, use one, maybe two cloves. Be cautious, as regular garlic can very easily overpower the dish.
Roasted, fresh garlic is preferred for this garlic bread recipe. If using garlic powder, add 1 teaspoon to the butter mixture.
Yes! Any kind of bread can be used to make this recipe. A traditional French loaf can be used (double the garlic butter recipe if you are using French bread). Other options include ciabatta bread, sourdough, or even a thick-sliced regular bread, like this no-knead bread!
It doesn't matter. I always prefer to use salted butter; if you are using unsalted, add ½ a teaspoon of salt to the garlic butter.
No! You can leave it out altogether, or use a different spice mix. A few good ones to try are Chipotle mango, Montreal steak spice, taco seasoning or Cajun seasoning!
To make the baguette garlic bread ultra crispy, switch the oven to broil on high at the end of the baking time. Keep a very close eye on the garlic bread; it will usually only need 30 seconds - 1 minute under the broiler until it is very crispy.
Great question! If you have leftover garlic butter, you have a few options. It can be used on sandwiches (an elite move!), like these French dip sandwiches, or it can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen for up to six months.
Yes, of course! Vegan (or plant-based) butter works wonderfully in this recipe. Use the butter sticks instead of the margarine version for better flavor.
What To Serve with Baguette Garlic Bread
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- 1 Baguette
- 6 Tablespoons Butter softened
- 3-4 cloves Roasted Garlic mashed (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt (see note 2)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and slice the baguette in half, lengthwise. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the butter, roasted garlic, and Italian seasoning. Using a small spatula, mash the butter until it is fully combined with the other ingredients. Spread the garlic butter generously on the baguette. Ensuring it is fully covered, right to the edges.
- Bake the garlic bread baguette for 5-7 minutes until it is golden brown and the butter is fully melted. Remove from the baking sheet and cut into pieces before serving.
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Notes
- If you don't have Italian seasoning on hand, you can make a homemade version using basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and parsley.
- Other spices can be used in place of Italian seasoning, such as Chipotle Mango Seasoning, Montreal Steak Spice Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, or Cajun Spice. Or, simply leave out the seasoning altogether for a traditional garlic bread.
- Add shredded cheese to the top of the garlic butter before baking to make a cheese garlic bread baguette!
- Any type of bread can be used to make this garlic bread. I prefer the baguette because it is very rigid and holds up extremely well to all the butter (and hello, butter pockets!!). For a traditional version, use a whole loaf of French bread and double the garlic butter recipe.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Eddie says
Love this bread, simple and super good
Jessica says
This garlic bread was my biggest pregnancy craving; I couldn't get enough of it!