Cheesy Garlic Loaf | The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser
A hot, cheesy garlic loaf made with buttery garlic, herbs, and plenty of melted cheese. Easy, affordable, and guaranteed to be the first thing gone at any gathering.
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Ingredients
- 1 large loaf from bakery
- 100 g garlic butter homemade or store-bought (see link below for mine)
- spring onions finely diced. To garnish once cooked
- 2 cups grated cheese colby, mild, tasty, mozzarella, or a mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C fan bake. (unless you are making it ahead of time)
- Slice the loaf on a slight angle, cutting ¾ of the way through so the base stays intact. Then turn the loaf around and slice again, making diamond shapes.
- Spread the garlic butter generously between each slice.
- Stuff each slit with grated cheese.
- Wrap the loaf in foil and place it on a baking tray.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the loaf is hot. Open the foil for the last 3–5 minutes if you want a crispier top.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
Stacey's Kitchen Tips:
- Soften your butter fully — it makes it easier to spread evenly between the slices.
- Add extra cheese on top for an even more indulgent loaf.
- Mozzarella gives the best stretch, while tasty/colby gives a great flavour punch.
- If your loaf is a day old, this recipe brings it straight back to life.
- Cheesy Bacon Loaf: Add cooked, chopped bacon into the slices.
- Herb & Garlic Loaf: Skip the cheese and load up with more herbs. (YEAH RIGHT, please don’t skip the cheese haha)
- Add chili flakes for a kick.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free loaf — the butter and cheese work exactly the same.