Cheese Garlic Bread with Paprika
When pizza night calls for the perfect side dish, nothing beats cheese garlic bread. Warm, buttery, and loaded with gooey cheese, it’s already a favourite, but when you add a sprinkle of smoky paprika, it transforms into something truly irresistible.
This cheese garlic bread recipe is quick, easy, and brings together the richness of cheese, the bold flavour of garlic, and the subtle heat of paprika. Whether you’re serving it with pizza, pasta, or enjoying it as a standalone snack, this cheesy garlic bread recipe is sure to win everyone over.
How to Make
- 1.
Prep the bread
Preheat oven to 180°C. Slice the baguette into pieces without cutting all the way through, so the loaf stays intact.
- 2.
Make garlic butter
In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- 3.
Assemble the bread
Spread the garlic butter mixture between the slices and across the top. Stuff each slice with diced mozzarella cheese.
- 4.
Bake
Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese melts.
- 5.
Finish and serve
Unwrap, sprinkle parsley, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes for a crispy top. Serve hot with pizza or pasta.
Fun Facts About Cheese Garlic Bread
- Garlic bread is believed to have originated from bruschetta in Italy, but it became the cheesy version we know today in the US.
- Paprika can range from sweet and smoky to hot, making it one of the most versatile spices for experimenting in recipes.
- In India, cheesy garlic bread recipes have become as popular as pizza itself, often ordered together at pizzerias.