Best Cheesy Garlic Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Roasted Garlic
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8–10 garlic cloves, peeled
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Pinch of salt
→ Garlic Butter Custard
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Roasted garlic (prepared as above)
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113 grams unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg
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60 grams whole milk
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Assembly
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12 King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian sheet rolls, unseparated (or 1 French baguette of equivalent size)
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200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Chili flakes, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Combine peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a small oven-safe lidded pot or cover with foil. Roast for about 20 minutes or until the cloves are softened and golden. Mash with a fork and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix the mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped parsley. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and combined.
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Reduce oven temperature to 175°C. If using sheet rolls, slice them horizontally into two halves. Place bread on a large baking tray and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
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Pour garlic butter custard into a large, shallow dish. Carefully dip each toasted bread half into the custard, ensuring even coating on all sides.
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Return coated bread to the baking tray and bake at 175°C for 15–18 minutes, or until deep golden.
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Scatter shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread. Switch the oven to the grill setting and broil for approximately 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley and chili flakes. Slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Make sure to coat the bread well in the garlic butter custard for maximum flavor and moisture.
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For a crispier result, allow the bread to cool for a minute before slicing.