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11 homemade garlic bread recipes you need to try

Homemade garlic bread is the ultimate crowd pleaser – it’s great for sharing, dipping into soups or stuffing with cheese (our favourite). We’ve got some epic garlic bread recipes for you to try that will guarantee a gorgeous aroma in the kitchen! If savoury baking is up your street, then you’ll want to try these recipes or browse our popular bread recipes for more inspiration.

  1. Cheesy garlic bread recipes

    The only thing better than garlic bread is cheesy garlic bread. Try stuffing a garlic baguette with mozzarella – cheese pulls guaranteed! If you’re short on time, then our easiest garlic bread recipe is just what you need. Stuff a pre-made garlic baguette with your favourite cheese and chutney (we’ve gone for classic cranberry and Brie) and enjoy.

    Cheesy hasselback garlic bread recipe
  2. Try a new garlic bread recipe

    If you love homemade garlic bread and are looking to try something new, then these garlic crumpets are a must. Slather crumpets with an irresistible herby garlic butter for an indulgent side – you can even add a sprinkling of chilli flakes if you like things spicy. These 15-minute flatbreads are glazed in rich garlic butter and filled with mozzarella for a simple lunch, plus the dough is only made with 2 ingredients! Pesto-lovers won’t be able to get enough of this herby garlic pesto bread – find out how to make garlic bread on the barbecue, it packs extra big smoky flavours.

    Garlic butter with parsley and mozzarella stuffed flatbreads recipe
  3. Tear and share garlic bread recipes

    If you’re cooking for a crowd, then you need to try one of our easy tear ’n’ share garlic bread ideas. This cheat’s recipe uses a readymade sourdough loaf, which is loaded with ham, mozzarella and a generous amount of garlic. If you want to get more hands-on, then this pull-apart Brie and garlic bread is a great way to show off your baking skills. Serve with grapes and chutney as part of an impressive dinner party menu. This cheesy garlic monkey bread is as delicious as it is impressive. It’s filled with cheddar, mozzarella and sundried tomatoes and is perfect for sharing.

    Tear-and-share cheesy ham and garlic bread recipe
  4. Garlic bread recipes great for dipping

    Nothing beats a warming stew or soup to cosy up to, especially when there’s garlic bread for dipping. Use part-baked baguettes to make a simple garlic bread with fresh parsley to serve on the side of this smoky roasted pepper soup. Kids and adults alike will love this one-pan meatball bake, served with garlic bread ‘croutons’ for dipping. If you’re vegan, then try our homemade crusty vegan garlic bread; we’ve used a mix of oil, garlic and herbs to brush onto slices of crusty white bloomer. We love to dip it into this hearty bean stew for a delicious dinner idea.

    Butter bean and tomato stew with garlic bread recipe