Yummy Cheesy Garlic Bread With Hot Honey

You’ll love this warm, golden bread straight from the oven has crisp crust that gives way to layers of bubbling cheese.

When I think about the comforting, crowd-pleasing dishes that bring people together, cheesy garlic bread immediately comes to mind. It’s probably one of the most universally loved sides, that my family love every weekends.

It comes together in no-time. Take an old bread with garlic, butter, and herbs and has made it way to my kitchen top.

Whether I’m tearing into a warm slice alongside a hearty soup, serving it with pasta, or simply enjoying it on its own, I’m always down because it’s one of my absolute favorite culinary comforts.

And now, a quick drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey gives this classic dish a modern twist that feels both familiar and completely irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 large French bread loaf
• 1 whole head of garlic
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place a whole head of garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, then wrap the foil tightly around the bulb.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the cloves feel completely soft when gently pressed. Alternatively, peel individual cloves, place them in a small baking dish, cover with enough oil to submerge the garlic, and roast for 45 minutes.

Transfer the roasted cloves to a food processor. Add softened butter, chopped parsley, and flaky sea salt.

Blend until completely smooth. If you roasted the cloves directly in oil, pour one tablespoon of the infused oil into the mixture for extra richness.

Carefully slice the French loaf in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter evenly across both cut sides.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan across the surface, then cover generously with shredded mozzarella.

Place both halves on a baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops light golden edges.

While the bread bakes, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture thins out.

Remove the garlic bread from the oven, brush the spicy honey evenly across the top, and finish with a light dusting of fresh parsley. Slice and serve immediately.

Storage Tips

Store leftover slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours, or refrigerate for three days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for five minutes to restore the crisp crust. Avoid using a microwave, which softens the bread texture.

Substitution Ideas

Swap French bread for ciabatta, focaccia, or a large baguette. Use clarified butter or ghee for a deeper, nuttier flavor.

Replace red pepper flakes with Calabrian chili paste for a more complex heat. Substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly alternative and choose plant-based butter along with dairy-free cheese when necessary.

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Yummy Cheesy Galic Bread With Hot Honey

Recipe by Ren PetersCourse: SidesCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

5-6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

580

kcal

This cheesy garlic bread with hot honey is the side dish that steals the show. We start by slow roasting a whole head of garlic until it’s sweet and spreadable, then blend it with butter and fresh parsley for a fragrant paste that soaks into every slice of French bread.

Ingredients

• 1 large French bread loaf

• 1 whole head of garlic

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place a whole head of garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, then wrap the foil tightly around the bulb.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the cloves feel completely soft when gently pressed. Alternatively, peel individual cloves, place them in a small baking dish, cover with enough oil to submerge the garlic, and roast for 45 minutes.
• Transfer the roasted cloves to a food processor. Add softened butter, chopped parsley, and flaky sea salt.
• Blend until completely smooth. If you roasted the cloves directly in oil, pour one tablespoon of the infused oil into the mixture for extra richness.
• Carefully slice the French loaf in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter evenly across both cut sides.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan across the surface, then cover generously with shredded mozzarella.
• Place both halves on a baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops light golden edges.
• While the bread bakes, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture thins out.
• Remove the garlic bread from the oven, brush the spicy honey evenly across the top, and finish with a light dusting of fresh parsley. Slice and serve immediately.