Gluten Free Garlic Bread
This gluten free garlic bread is so flavorful and fresh! Homemade garlic bread beats store bought every day of the week. This recipe is quick, easy, buttery and garlicky! Instantly elevate your pasta dinner with this garlic bread recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Homemade garlic bread is way better than frozen or store bought.
- The edges are crispy and the middle is soft and buttery!
- This recipe is made with pantry staples.
- This gluten free garlic bread is both gluten free and nut free.
- It can be made easily dairy free.
- Feel free to use homemade or store bought bread.
- This recipe is great with pasta and buffalo chicken dip! Check out this Gluten Free Mac and Cheese.
- Check out this Paleo Bread recipe if making homemade bread.
Ingredients & Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for gluten free garlic bread. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.
Any type of gluten free bread works. These photos show Schar gluten free white bread. For best results, use fresh bread or homemade bread.
Softened butter gives this recipe a delicious buttery flavor! Use room temperature butter. If needed, use dairy free butter or dairy free and Vegan options.
Freshly minced garlic adds the most important flavor. Store bought minced garlic or freshly minced garlic are both great options. While garlic powder can be used in a pinch, it will not provide the same fresh, deep flavor. Make your own Minced Garlic!
Sea salt and pepper add a subtle flavor.
Fresh parsley adds freshness, color and flavor. For maximum flavor, use fresh parsley instead of dried parsley.
Which Bread to Use
There are many types of bread that work well for garlic bread.
Gluten free white bread is readily available and easy to use. In this case, it is so soft and tender.
Gluten free baguettes are also soft. They are a great option for this garlic bread recipe.
In addition, gluten free sourdough bread is a delicious option.
Gluten free ciabatta rolls are great too.
Choose your favorite kind of bread and run with it!
Taste & Texture
This gluten free garlic bread is buttery, garlicky and savory. It is shockingly similar to Texas toast.
The edges are crispy. The middle of the garlic bread is so soft and fluffy. It is melt in your mouth tasty!
How to Make
Step 1
First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, sea salt, pepper and chopped parsley.
Step 3
Spread butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Continue for all bread.
Step 4
Wrap bread in tin foil. Then, place in a casserole dish or on baking pan.
Step 5
Bake for 10 minutes. For crispy bread, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.
Step 6
Finally, remove from oven and serve!
Expert Tips & Tricks
Use your favorite kind of bread. For best results, use fresh bread.
Do not skimp on the butter! This creates the most irresistible buttery flavor and soft texture.
Use room temperature butter, not cold butter.
For crispy bread, broil on high for up to 2 minutes. Carefully watch to prevent burning.
Flavor Variations
These are some fun ways to make garlic bread.
Add onion powder to the butter mixture
Add parmesan cheese to the butter mixture.
Place chopped mozzarella in between each bread slice
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of bread
Where to Buy
There are some gluten free garlic breads on the market today. Most of these are available at major retails such as Walmart and Target.
Katz makes a gluten free Texas toast.
Brazi Bites makes gluten free garlic asiago cheese bread bites.
Simple Truth produces gluten free garlic herb buns.
How to Serve & Store
Serve gluten free garlic bread hot and fresh from the oven.
This recipe pairs well with pasta, spaghetti, and spaghetti squash.
Alternatively, dip this bread into Buffalo Chicken Dip for an insane flavor combination!
My favorite way to serve it is with Buffalo Chicken Pasta.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This bread freezes well.
To reheat, wrap bread in tin foil. Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Texas toast is not gluten free.
No, Trader Joe’s garlic bread is not gluten free.
Sure!
Yes, this bread freezes and reheats well. Thaw before reheating.
Wrap bread in tin foil. Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through.
You May Also Like
- Lobster Ravioli Sauce
- Whole30 Turkey Meatballs
- Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce
- Whole30 Spaghetti Squash
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash
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Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 12 slices gluten free bread
- 6 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- pinch sea salt
- pinch ground pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, sea salt, pepper and chopped parsley.
- Spread butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Continue for all bread.
- Wrap bread in tin foil. Place in a casserole dish or on baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Optional: broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Finally, remove from oven and serve!
Notes
- Any type of gluten free bread can be used. I used Schar white bread.
- Use softened butter.
- For crispier bread, broil for 1 to 2 minutes on high. Carefully watch bread to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This bread freezes well.
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