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    Published: Jan 23, 2020 · Modified: May 20, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread

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    Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread with Rosemary and Smoked Mozzarella works equally well as a delicious appetizer, a side dish for a BBQ or family meal, or even a meatless entrée. It's utterly delicious no matter how to plan to serve it!

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    Today's quick and easy garlic bread takes advantage of store-bought and toasted Vienna bread which is then topped with oven-roasted garlic, smoked mozzarella cheese, and chopped fresh rosemary. Be still my heart!!

    Oven-roasted garlic is so easy and delicious to make that you just might want to make extra to spread on your morning toast...but maybe that's just me! 😉

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How to make roasted garlic?
    • Can roasted garlic be made in advance?
    • What herbs can be used in place of the rosemary for this garlic bread?
    • Can roasted garlic bread be frozen?
    • Will the garlic cheese bread work for making a sandwich?
    • How to make roasted garlic bread:
    • Can meat be added to this roasted garlic bread recipe?
    • Here are more delicious BBQ side dishes I know you'll also enjoy:
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    The ingredient list:

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    • Vienna Bread or French Bread
    • Smoked Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
    • Whole Garlic Cloves, roasted
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Fresh Rosemary, minced 
    • Parmesan Cheese, grated

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • baking sheets
    • aluminum foil
    • serrated knife
    • offset spatula
    • cheese grater
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • measuring cups and spoons (optional)

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    The flavor of roasted garlic!

    If you've never tasted roasted garlic, you don't know what you're missing. I strongly urge you to try it.

    The flavor of the garlic turns mellow, and a little bit sweet.

    The roasted and softened garlic cloves are not nearly as pungent and overpowering as raw garlic, and you can actually squeeze the roasted garlic "paste" right out of its paper-like container.

    It is quite a lovely thing!

    How to make roasted garlic?

    • Slice the top off 2 heads of garlic. (see photos below)
    • Wrap the bottom part of the garlic in a bit of aluminum foil.
    • Discard the top.
    • Drizzle the cut garlic with a little bit of olive oil and a light sprinkling of salt. 
    • Close the aluminum "package" and place the garlic in a preheated (425 degree) oven to roast for 30-40 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
    • Unwrap and squeeze the roasted garlic out of its paper shell and use it for any recipe where you want a mild, nutty garlic flavor.
     

    photo tutorial of how to roast garlic

    Can roasted garlic be made in advance?

    YES!!

    To make this Roasted Garlic Rosemary Cheese Bread a little faster to prepare, plan ahead and roast your garlic in advance of making this recipe.

    Once roasted you can store your well-wrapped garlic in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

    What herbs can be used in place of the rosemary for this garlic bread?

    My suggestions are as follows, but feel free to experiment with some of your favorites;

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    • thyme
    • basil
    • oregano
    • sage

    Can roasted garlic bread be frozen?

    Yes!

    After it's been baked an fully cooled, wrap it well in foil or plastic wrap and keep in the freezer for up to two months.

    Will the garlic cheese bread work for making a sandwich?

    Do you even need to ask? LOL

    I suggest the following items for sandwiching between two hunks of this amazing cheesy garlic bread;

    • Italian beef
    • Italian sausage
    • turkey slices
    • shredded rotisserie chicken
    • pulled pork
    • pork tenderloin slices
    • thinly sliced cardboard 😉
    • you get the gist!

    How to make roasted garlic bread:

    • Use a serrated knife to cut a long loaf of bread evenly down the center, horizontally.
    • Bake the bread, cut side down in a preheated 425-degree oven until golden and toasted.
    • Squeeze the roasted garlic onto the toasted bread and use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread it evenly from one end of the bread to the other.
    • Grate the smoked mozzarella cheese and mince the rosemary.
    • Spread the grated mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and herbs evenly onto the garlic bread and bake in a 425-degree oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and melted.
    • Serve hot or at room temperature.

    Can meat be added to this roasted garlic bread recipe?

    Sure thing!

    Just make sure the meat is precooked and you're good to go.

    Might I suggest the following;

    • pepperoni
    • cooked Italian sausage
    • cooked chicken
    • cooked smoked sausage
    • cooked pork sausage
    • cooked bratwurst
    • cooked ground beef
    • cooked ground pork
    • cooked ground turkey

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    Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread with Rosemary

    Renee Goerger
    This savory cheese bread works equally well as a delicious appetizer, side dish, or even a meatless entrée. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer or Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian-inspired
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 252 kcal

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper
    • box grater optional
    • rotary cheese grater optional
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • Offset spatula
    • aluminum foil optional
    • kitchen timer
    • 5 inch Serrated Knife

    Ingredients
      

    For the roasted garlic:

    • 2 heads garlic
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    For the cheese bread:

    • 1 loaf Vienna or Italian Bread sliced in half lengthwise
    • 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese , shredded
    • 2 tablespoons minced rosemary , fresh
    • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese , grated
    • black pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425-degrees Fahrenheit.

    To roast the garlic:

    • Cut the heads off the garlic (approximately 1" down from the top).
    • Drizzle the cut garlic with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

    To make the bread:

    • Place the bread cut side down on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven when golden.
    • Squeeze the roasted garlic onto the toasted bread and spread the garlic evenly over the bread.
    • Top the garlic bread evenly with the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and sprinkle with minced rosemary and black pepper. 
    • Return the garlic cheese bread to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is golden and bubbly (approximately 15 minutes).
    • Slice and serve hot or at room temperature

    Notes

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    To reheat, cook in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 5-7 minutes.
    May be frozen for up to two months in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for garlic cheese bread with rosemary as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Two garlic cheese bread halves with rosemary sprigs on a cutting board.

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    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      January 23, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family

      Reply
    2. Nellie Tracy says

      January 23, 2020 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      SO delicious! Love pairing this with any pasta dish. It gets devoured every time!

      Reply
    3. Julie Evink says

      February 14, 2019 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious blend of flavor from the garlic and rosemary! Just when I thought cheese bread couldn't get any better!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 14, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Thanks so much! I'm glad you agree!!

        Reply
    4. Noelle says

      February 14, 2019 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      I loveeee this recipe!! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 14, 2019 at 11:21 am

        It's my pleasure. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:57 am

      I can NEVER get enough roasted garlic - I want to smoosh it on everything. This bread looks A-MAZE-ING!

      Reply
    6. Angie Barrett says

      February 18, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      I love Roasted Garlic and Rosemary together! It's one if the best flavor combos when it comes to savory food! I just roasted garlic the other day because I made Roasted Garlic & Rosemary compound butter! I need to make this asap cause it would go perfectly with the spaghetti I want to have this weekend!

      Reply
    7. Nancy Piran says

      February 18, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      I have to admit I have never roasted garlic at home either. You made it look so simple and easy, now I must try it!

      Reply
    8. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

      February 18, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Droooolling! This is my kinda cheesy bread. I like to make a lot of roasted garlic all at one and freeze some of it, so I can have this at a moment's notice.

      Reply
    9. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      February 17, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      I'm one of those people who has never made roasted garlic at home. This is on my list of dinners to try!!

      Reply
    10. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says

      February 17, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      This looks ridiculously amazing. I need to make this ASAP, preferably alongside some eggplant pizzas 🙂

      Reply
    11. The Food Hunter says

      February 17, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      This is such a delicious treat

      Reply
    12. Cookin' Canuck says

      February 17, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      I am not exaggerating when I say that my mouth started watering as soon as I saw this bread! And you really can't beat the flavor of roasted garlic.

      Reply
    13. Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:26 am

      Looks amazing! I love everything in this bread. Definitely making it this weekend.

      Reply

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