Name: Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup butter ((melted)); 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese ((grated))

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This garlic cheese bread recipe is so delicious and super easy. It’s a savory quick bread that’s perfect with soups, meats, and fish.

garlic cheese bread loaf on wood board sliced 1

If you’ve had a love affair with the Cheddar Bay biscuits from Red Lobster, this cheesy garlic bread recipe is for you! This quick bread is the next best thing. It’s moist on the inside, and crunchy on the outside.

Why This Recipe Works

It’s a quick bread that uses simple pantry items.
No yeast means no rising time.
This garlic cheese bread is a great side dish to any meal, especially soups and pasta dishes.
While this bread is baking, your kitchen smells wonderful!
It’s a homemade, family-friendly, savory bread with a mild garlic flavor.

Ingredient Notes

Flour: the base to any baked good.
Eggs: binds the batter together.
Milk: adds softness and encourages browning.
Butter: makes the texture moist and crumbly.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: freshly grated melts best.
Leavening + Seasoning: baking powder, garlic powder, sugar, and salt.

garlic cheese bread loaf on round wood board

Substitutions + Additions

Monterey Jack, Provolone, Gruyere, Colby or Colby Jack cheese, Pepper Jack, Mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese can be substituted for the Cheddar.
Any kind of milk can be used. I use 1% and this garlic cheese bread bakes beautifully every time.
A teaspoon of minced garlic can be added for extra flavor.
Add finely chopped green onion, fresh chopped chives, fresh chopped parsley, dried parsley flakes, cayenne pepper, bacon bits, jalapenos, onion powder.

How to Make

The best thing about this garlic cheese bread recipe is, in addition to the great taste, how easy it is to throw together. It’s the perfect recipe for any beginner cook!

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Grate an 8 oz. block of sharp cheddar cheese. Set aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.

Step 4: Add the grated cheddar cheese. Toss gently to combine.

Step 6: Add the eggs, milk, and melted butter.

Step 7: Stir with a spatula just until the wet ingredients are incorporated into the dry ingredients. Do not over mix.

Step 8: Spoon the dough into an 8.5 x 5 inch prepared bread pan. Smooth the top so it’s spread out evenly. (I prepare my baking pans with Baker’s Joy.)

Step 9: Bake for 45 minutes.

Step 10: Remove from oven. Cool in pan for 5 minutes.

Step 11: Remove from pan, slice, and serve warm.

TIPS

Don’t overmix the batter. Stir it just until all the flour is mixed in with the wet ingredients.
Freshly grated cheese melts best. I’m all for convenience though, so if you are short on time, the bagged variety will work. (Most food bloggers wouldn’t say that…but life happens.)
It’s optional, but this bread looks really pretty with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley added before slicing. Make sure it’s still hot when you sprinkle!
A serrated bread knife works best to slice through the crunchy top.
This bread recipe will make a great appetizer. Slice the loaf, and then halve all the slices. Serve it with a side of marinara sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Store this cheese bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours. After that, place the container in the refrigerator.

Yes! Cover a baking tray with foil. Put slices of the bread on the tray and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. You just want the cheese to re-melt.

Yes! Wrap a loaf, or individual slices, in plastic wrap. Place the plastic wrap bundle in a freezer resealable bag. Thaw at room temperature.

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glass bread pan with lid (I love this. It’s also great for storing homemade ice cream.)
large Pyrex mixing bowl
box grater (over 22,000 5-star reviews)
large bread knife (I got mine for Christmas!)
small round wood board
large round wood board
wooden measuring spoons

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