Description
This flavorful Garlic Bread recipe combines the rich creaminess of butter blended with garlic confit, fresh parsley, pecorino romano, and mozzarella cheese. Finished under the grill until golden and bubbling, it offers a deliciously aromatic and cheesy twist on classic garlic bread, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Butter
- 250 g salted butter
- 24–30 garlic confit cloves
- 1 tbsp garlic confit olive oil
- 1 large handful parsley (plus extra to serve)
- 1 cup pecorino romano (plus extra to serve)
For Assembling
- 50 g mozzarella
- 1 ciabatta loaf (cut in half lengthways)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Place the garlic confit cloves, salted butter, parsley, and pecorino romano into a food processor. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is well combined into a smooth butter. Transfer this butter to the fridge and chill for 20 minutes to slightly harden it for easier spreading.
- Spread on Bread: Take the ciabatta halves and spread approximately 4 tablespoons of the prepared garlic butter onto each slice evenly. Then sprinkle some extra pecorino romano and the mozzarella evenly over each slice.
- Grill the Bread: Place the prepared bread slices under a grill set to medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Grill until the cheese melts, turns golden in color, and forms bubbling pockets.
- Add Finishing Touches: Remove the bread from the grill. Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes on top. Drizzle with honey to balance the savory and spicy flavors. Slice the bread and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Store Leftover Butter: Roll any leftover garlic butter into a log using parchment paper and store in the fridge. This flavored butter can be used for spread on toast, flavoring roast chicken or vegetables, frying eggs, or making more garlic bread. It keeps well for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Using garlic confit cloves provides a mild, sweet garlic flavor without the harshness of raw garlic.
- Chilling the butter helps in spreading it evenly without melting the bread.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This recipe is best served immediately after grilling for optimal texture and melted cheese.
- Leftover garlic butter enhances many dishes beyond garlic bread, extending the value of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: garlic bread, grilled bread, cheesy garlic bread, garlic confit butter, easy appetizer, Italian side dish
