I cannot say no to garlic bread with Italian dishes. Serve this super herby homemade baguette with a traditional spaghetti Bolognese or a comforting pasta e fagioli soup. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission.
Homemade garlic bread
Better than any store-bought variety, once you’ve made your own homemade This is an affiliate link.air fryer garlic bread, I promise, there will be no turning back. Not only can it be baked in less time than a regular frozen shop-bought garlic baguette, you have control over the filling. Personally, I like mine heavy with fresh parsley and garlic butter and generously stuffed with mozzarella cheese. I bake it for 3 minutes, so it’s golden and crunchy on the outside, but soft, moist, and gooey on the inside. You can ramp up or dial down the garlic and herbs to your own taste. Add or omit the cheese. Play with the bake times for a crunchier or softer baked bread. Or take it one step further…
Flavour variations
I strongly believe there is a garlic bread out there to accompany any dish! Or you can make my garlic butter dinner rolls if you’ve got an hour to spare. Here are a few outside-the-box suggestions that are just as easy to put together and definitely deliver the wow! factor:
Cheese and homemade basil pesto, not a million miles from the original and perfect with pasta. Brie and cranberry butter, for a Christmassy twist. Sun-dried tomato pesto, glorious in colour and suits chicken dishes like Provencal or classic chicken parmesan. Harissa or za’atar spiced for a Middle Eastern feast with hummus and whipped feta dip. Miso butter with garlic… and cheese! Wild, I know. But this umami-rich riff on garlic bread is a blinding taste sensation. Try it with slow cooker Italian beef ragu, soups or saucy chicken dishes.
Storage and leftovers
With under 10 minutes start to finish, this cheesy garlic bread recipe is hardly a time-drain! However, if you want to get a head start on dinner, you can prep your bread by stuffing it with your flavoursome fillings a day or two before. Wrap it tightly in foil and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then follow the recipe cooking instructions.
Other side dishes to try:
Tuna Macaroni Salad Honey Garlic Roasted Parsnips Butternut Squash Casserole (Gratin) Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
