My Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey is a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for any meal especially for an easy quick snack or side dish! With the addition of honey hut sauce, this recipe is the ultimate quick, simple, and snack. All you need is a loaf of bread, fresh garlic, olive oil, butter and some seasonings.
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This recipe is an easy side to any weeknight meal or as an appetizer when you have your company over. My garlic bread ingredients are so easy and I chose the best bread for grilled cheese. I'm 100% sure the bread is so crispy and the cheese is so melted and bubbly.
This easy cheesy garlic bread recipe can be paired with creamy lemon garlic pasta. If you do not want all the carbs, try my green goddess pasta. These recipes will surely satisfy your hunger.
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Ingredients for this Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey
- garlic
- shallot
- olive oil
- honey
- chili flakes
- hot sauce
- butter
- bread or baguette
- marble cheese
- salt & pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Bake Shallots & Garlic for the Butter Mixture.
Make the Hot Honey.
Spread Butter Mixture onto Bread, add Grated Cheese on top & Bake.
Cut into Strips & Serve.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Garlic and Shallot: Cut the garlic cloves and shallot in half. Wrap them tightly in aluminum foil and place the packet on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the garlic and shallot are soft and fragrant.
Make the Hot Honey: While the garlic and shallot are baking, prepare the hot honey. In a small saucepan over low to medium heat, combine the honey, chili flakes, and hot sauce.
Stir the mixture continuously for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and the honey is infused with the flavors of the chili and hot sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter. Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and shallot from their skins and add them to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.
Prepare the Bread: Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves on a baking sheet.
The Fun Part...
Coat with Butter Mixture and Cheese: Spread the garlic and shallot butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread. Sprinkle the grated marble cheese over the buttered bread.
Broil the Bread: Preheat your oven's broiler on high. Place the baking sheet with the prepared bread under the broiler and broil for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are crispy and golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
Serve: Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two. Cut the cheesy garlic bread into strips or slices and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle the hot honey over the top of the bread slices.
Enjoy: Serve the cheesy garlic bread with hot honey immediately while it's still warm and gooey. Enjoy the delicious combination of cheesy, garlicky goodness with a sweet and spicy kick from the hot honey!
Substitutions for this Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey
Garlic:
- Garlic powder
- Garlic paste
- Garlic salt - adjust salt in the recipe accordingly)
Shallot:
- Yellow or white onion, finely chopped
- Green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
Olive oil:
- You can use vegetable oil or any other type of cooking oil that you prefer.
- Melted butter
Honey:
- Maple syrup
- Agave nectar
- Brown sugar - try to adjust quantity because texture may vary
Chili flakes:
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
- Hot sauce - try to use a bit more to compensate the heat
Hot sauce:
- Sriracha
- Tabasco sauce
- Red pepper flakes - adjust the quantity for desired heat
Butter:
- Margarine or dairy-free butter for a vegan option
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for brushing onto the bread)
Bread or baguette:
- French bread
- Italian bread
- Ciabatta
Marble cheese:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Baking Pan
- Aluminum Foil
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Sauce Pan
- Baking Tray
Storage for this Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey
Put any leftover cheesy garlic bread in a sealed bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you want to eat it again, put it on a baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes until it's warm and crispy. Yum!
3 Top Tips for Success!
Roast Thoroughly: Properly roast the garlic and shallot until soft and fragrant to enhance their flavors.
Perfect Hot Honey: Simmer the honey with chili flakes and hot sauce until infused, but don't overcook it.
Watch the Broiling: Keep a close eye on the bread under the broiler to prevent burning, and rotate the baking sheet for even browning.
FAQ's
Cheesy garlic bread is made with bread spread with garlic butter (made from garlic and regular butter). Then, it's topped with cheese and baked until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. It's like regular bread but extra tasty with garlic and cheese!
Cheesy garlic bread is perfect with pasta dishes like spaghetti or lasagna. It's also great with soups, salads, or as a side for grilled meats. I’m sure that it complements any meal where you'd enjoy bread and adds a delicious garlicky-cheesy flavor to your plate!
Garlic bread tastes so good because it has delicious flavors like garlic, butter, and bread all mixed together. The garlic gives it a strong, tasty flavor, while the butter makes it rich and moist. When you toast it, the bread gets crispy on the outside but stays soft inside. And don't forget the melted cheese on top – it makes it even more delicious!
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Pairing
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Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey
Equipment
- Small Baking Tray
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Large Baking Tray
Ingredients
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 shallot
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 loaf of bread or baguette
- 500 g marble cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Second cut the garlic cloves and shallot in half. Wrap up in tinfoil & bake for 40 minutes.
- While this is baking, on low-medium heat. Add the honey, chili flakes & hot sauce, mix for about 2-3 minutes. And voilà, hot honey!
- To a bowl add butter, squeeze out the garlic & shallot. Salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Cut your loaf of bread in half. Spread the butter mixture & grated marble cheese.
- Broil on high for 10 minutes.
- Finally, cut up into strips & top with the hot honey!
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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