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Hasselback Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe

August 17, 2018 · 456 Comments

5 from 10 votes

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This Hasselback Homemade Garlic Bread recipe has MORE butter, MORE cheese, MORE garlic, and MORE bread in every single bite. It’s glorious.

Cheese Bread

First thing: this homemade garlic bread recipe is the bomb.

Second thing: Last week, I got some evil Kerrygold Samples in the mail. Basically, it was a box filled with cheese and butter.

Aw, shucks.

What is a girl to do?

To prevent myself from inhaling it all in a 24 hour period, I put some in the freezer, but then immediately thought of this bread I’ve been wanting to make. Everyone has seen the Hasselback Potato, right? Well this is a much more scandalous take on that. Think MORE butter, MORE garlic and MORE cheese. Carbs are my friend, can you tell?

They hang out in my booty.

{TMI? Sorry.}

This garlic bread recipe is the very reason why I run. It helps lessen the blow to the whole ‘carbs setting up shop in my hiney’ thing.

And believe it or not, this is super simple to make! I think its safe to say we all have the ingredients for bread in our pantries. Butter-most likely and cheese-uh, yeah! I seem to have these ingredients on hand all.the.time. I used garlic herb butter from Kerrygold and I’ve seen pre-made garlic butter at the store, but it’s really easy to make at home. {Mix butter and finely minced garlic together. Yup, that’s it.}

So, that’s all the info you need to know, m’kay? Let’s make this garlic bread recipe, yo.Cheese Bread

 

First thing you’re going to want to do is grab all your ingredients. Nothing to out of the ordinary here.Cheese Bread

 

Into a mixer bowl, add in your water, yeast and honey. Stir it all in and leave it alone for 5-10 minutes. You want to make sure your yeast is alive and kickin’.Cheese Bread

 

Once your yeast has gotten foamy, stir in the salt and the flour in 1/4 cup increments. PS-You never want to go above level 2 {stir} when using a KitchenAid Mixer. I just just read that in the instructions manual. Making dough=slow speed.Cheese Bread

 

Once the dough starts pulling away from the sides and the bowl is looking pretty clean, then it’s time to set the timer and walk away. 5 minutes later your dough should be tacky and smooth. Like, it should feel a little sticky, but leave nothing on your fingers when you poke at it. Grease your bowl and dough. Cover the whole thing with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for an hour or until it’s doubled in size.Cheese Bread

 

One hour later, I got me some purdy lookin’ dough!Cheese Bread

 

Punch that dough down and divide into two equal balls.cheesy bread

 

Roll those dough balls into two baguette shapes the length of your baking sheet. I like to twist mine because {1}they look cool and {2}it helps keep them from shrinking.cheesy bread

 

Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 30 minutes. Then preheat your oven to 400 degrees and place the pan nearby to get all that extra warmth seeping from your oven.cheesy bread

They should have doubled by the time the oven is preheated {about 45 minutes later}. Reduce the oven temp to 350 and bake for 20 minutes.cheesy bread

 

In the mean time, grab some of your garlic herb butter…cheesy bread

 

And melt it down. It’s so much faster working with melted butter.cheesy bread

 

You’re gonna want to slice some cheese too. I used a sharp white cheddar. OH yeah.cheesy bread

 

After 20 minutes, your french loaves should start to golden. Take them out of the oven and brush with some melted butter. Bake another 5-7 minutes or until perfectly golden. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes. Now, we could stop here and have two lovely french loaves of bread but I’m insane and must add butter and cheese. So, lets keep going!cheese garlic bread recipe

 

Slice your bread into 1 inch slices 3/4 of the way down. It’s important to let your bread cool at least 15 minutes so that when you cut it it doesn’t squash the loaf right down. Make sure you use a bread knife too! *Important*cheese garlic bread recipe

 

Once your bread is sliced, take that garlic butter and slather it on top and in between all those cracks. Be generous!

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Then put your slices of cheese into those cracks and bake it another 5 minutes or until all that cheese is melted.

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Hello, lover.

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Come to mama.

See? Not too hard was it! Here’s the garlic bread recipe printable for ya’ll! Hope you enjoy! Try not to eat the entire thing in one sitting…or at least have the decency to change into stretchy pants first.

Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread... MORE butter, MORE garlic, and MORE bread! It's ridiculously amazing.
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Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread

This Hasselback Homemade Garlic Bread recipe has MORE butter, MORE cheese, MORE garlic, and MORE bread in every single bite. It's glorious.

Servings 2 loaves
Calories 1421 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1 envelope Active Dry Yeast 2 1/4 Teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Bread Flour
  • Olive Oil For Greasing Surfaces
  • ⅓ pounds Sharp White Cheddar Or Any Other Cheese You Prefer
  • ½ cups Garlic Butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir water, honey and yeast together. Let yeast proof 5 minutes. Once you know yeast is active, stir in salt and the flour in 1/4 cup increments. If you are using a stand mixer, be sure to not increase your speed higher than a 2 or ‘stir’. Once dough starts pulling away from the sides and the bowl seems to be pretty clean, set a timer for 5 minutes and walk away. Let the machine knead the dough. After 5 minutes, dough should be smooth and tacky but when touched shouldn’t leave any dough on your fingers.
  2. Grease the bowl and the dough. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Punch down dough and cut into two equal portions. Form into two long baguettes the length of the cookie sheet. I like to twist mine because it looks cool, but it also keeps its length and doesn’t shrink. Cover with plastic wrap and rise 30 minutes. Start to preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place dough close to the oven where it’s nice and warm. Once oven is preheated, remove plastic wrap, from the dough reduce oven to 350F, put the bread into the oven and bake 20 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, slice the cheese into thin slices and melt the butter.
  5. Pull loaves of bread out of the oven after 20 minutes and brush with the melted garlic butter. Bake another 5-7 minutes or until bread begins to turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes.
  6. Cut 1-inch slices 3/4′s of the the way through the loaves. Brush garlic butter in between each slice and fill with a slice of cheese. Bake another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
  7. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1421 Calories from Fat 666
% Daily Value*
Fat 74g114%
Saturated Fat 45g281%
Cholesterol 201mg67%
Sodium 2048mg89%
Potassium 261mg7%
Carbohydrates 145g48%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 2175IU44%
Calcium 587mg59%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Fail-Proof Pizza Dough and Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks

Cheesy Garlic Bread Pull Apart Rolls

Crock-pot Garlic Cheesy Bread

Craigo’s Breadsticks

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  1. Blog is the New Black says

    November 17, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I’ve always wanted to make these! YUM!

    Reply
  2. Katrina says

    November 17, 2011 at 11:27 am

    This rocks my world! So yummy 🙂

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    November 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Bread is TOTALLY the reason why I work out also. And by “Bread” i mean the loaf of this I’m probably going to INHALE once I make it. Swoon!

    Reply
  4. Bev Weidner says

    November 17, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    “It hangs out in my booty.”

    This is why we’re friends, lover. 🙂

    AND – can you teach me about the cute little rounded edges on your pictures? I’m kind of loving that.

    AND THIS BREAD? My heart feels so good.

    Reply
  5. Julie @ Table for Two says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    YES! I’ve been waiting for this recipe 🙂 It looks so so delicious and full of cheesy goodness!! Oh my gosh, your pictures are amazing. I will definitely be making this very very soon!!

    Reply
  6. Cassie says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    This looks perfect, I would eat a whole loaf all by myself. Stretchy pants = necessity!

    Reply
  7. jenna says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    yum! this looks sinfully delicious!! love it.

    Reply
  8. Jill Gagner says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    WOW – that looks amazing – who wouldn’t want a box of cheese and butter 🙂

    Reply
  9. Megan Pence says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I don’t know what to do right now…all I can manage is to stare blankly at my screen and will a loaf of this into my mouth. o.O I’m making it this weekend, no doubt about it. Just brilliant! ~Megan

    Reply
  10. Living The Sweet Life says

    November 17, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    ……… im lost for words!! This bread is fantastically-amazingly-delicious looked ~ the cheese just oozing out is calling my name (and who am I to make something like this wait for me 😀 LOL). Great recipe !!

    Reply
  11. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Oh my. Oh my! I could live on this!

    Reply
  12. Jessica says

    November 17, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    I think I cried a little bit when I first saw this. WOW does that sound amazing! Warm fresh baked bread and cheese? Holy crap.

    Reply
  13. Kathryn says

    November 17, 2011 at 9:20 am

    You are actually a genius. I’m pretty sure I could live off this bread and this bread alone.

    Reply
    • beth says

      February 14, 2012 at 1:43 am

      I so agree. I found this on pinterest and chased the picture down till I found your recipe. Guess what I’m doing tomorrow???

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        March 16, 2012 at 5:20 am

        Yup. Thanks to pinterest I am making this tomorrow and I have a new blog to follow!

        Reply
    • Steph says

      March 27, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      Hey! Thanks for the amazing, and super easy recipe!

      The only part I had trouble with is twisting the dough after the first rise. It got too thin and broke apart on me 🙁 Any tips?

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        March 27, 2012 at 11:47 pm

        Well, I twisted it just so it would keep its shape. That’s a totally optional step. You can just roll it out in between your hands and place it on the cookie sheet.

        Reply
  14. Marjory Betchkal says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Lauren, what would we do without you?????????????? I love this.

    Reply
  15. Deborah says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I could never do a “diet” where I had to give up bread – because of recipes like this one!!

    Reply
  16. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Whoa!!! This looks amazing!!! The cheese addition is making me drool…yum!

    Reply
  17. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    November 17, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Oh no you didn’t.

    Reply
  18. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    November 17, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    I think I might have just fell in love….. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Erin says

    November 17, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Wow I love this more than the potato version!

    Reply
  20. Culinary Collage says

    November 17, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    This bread looks fantastic!

    Reply
  21. Karly says

    November 18, 2011 at 12:31 am

    You are my hero.

    Reply
  22. Laurie @SimplyScratch says

    November 18, 2011 at 4:38 am

    *THUD*…. that was my jaw hitting the floor! OMG Lauren this looks awesome!!

    Reply
  23. joyce says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:34 am

    lovely!

    Reply
  24. Amy says

    November 18, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Yeah, this wouldn’t make it to the plate in around here. Totally yum and simple too. Perfect for soup night I think.

    Reply
    • Eliz. K says

      January 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      agreed! I’m making chicken soup and THIS for dinner 😀

      Found you through Pintrest! Thanks for the inspiration!! Yummm!

      Reply
  25. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    November 18, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    i am making this TODAY. no way i can wait until thanksgiving.

    Reply
  26. Erin says

    November 18, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Oh this looks fantastic! I love the last picture…all that gooey cheese…I can just imagine the taste. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    November 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    omg looks heavenly

    Reply
  28. Erica says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    oh.em.gee. I think I just drooled on my keyboard. This looks absolutely incredible! I’ve never made bread before and I JUST got my very first kitchenaid mixer. This might have to be the first thing I make!

    Reply
  29. Halley (Blunder Construction) says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    whoooaaa! amazing amazing bread, perfect for thanksgiving dinner. trying not too look directly at it because it’s too delicious.

    Reply
  30. Tracy says

    November 18, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Yeah um, I would eat this entire loaf myself. This would be extremely dangerous in my house!!

    Reply
  31. Sally @ Spontaneous Hausfrau says

    November 18, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Oh my Lordie Jesus, does that bread look good. There is no way I can be trusted with that in my home!

    Reply
  32. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    November 18, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Holy yum! That’s one delicious and sinful cheesy bread!!

    Reply
  33. Jo says

    November 18, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    This looks so amazing, I will defiantly try it!!! I love all of your pictures!!! 🙂

    Reply
  34. VickiT says

    November 19, 2011 at 3:39 am

    THIS looks fabulous! Thank you.

    Reply
  35. [email protected] says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    This look really tasty! Hmm…I was planning on making garlic breadsticks for dinner, might just have to change plans!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Willa

    Reply
  36. Vicki says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I was lazy and tried this with bread that was already partially baked… and worked like a charm !!! Delicious !!!

    Reply
    • Me says

      August 17, 2013 at 4:58 am

      Was just thinking” there has to be an easier wa”y, like bread already baked, or even the bread you buy in store already mixed and let rise.

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        August 17, 2013 at 7:57 am

        You can definitely do with store bought french bread!

        Reply
  37. risalaine says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:18 am

    Just had this for dinner and it was awesome! Carb and cheese heaven! Thanks

    Reply
  38. Not Supermom says

    November 20, 2011 at 1:02 am

    Dear sweet baby Jesus in a manger, I need some of this. Now.

    Reply
    • Joanie333 says

      March 5, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Still laughing over the ” dear sweet baby Jesus in the manger” comment! This looks amazing!

      Reply
  39. Audrey says

    November 20, 2011 at 2:24 am

    Cheese goddess.

    Reply
  40. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    This bread would not last a second if I made it! That sounds amazing.

    Reply
  41. Karen Harris says

    November 20, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    This looks like something my family would love with a pot of vegetable soup. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  42. Janet says

    November 20, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Sounds awesome

    Reply
  43. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    November 21, 2011 at 11:13 am

    This looks amazing. I cannot wait to try it with some pasta…or even just by itself. 🙂

    Reply
  44. Jill says

    November 22, 2011 at 1:57 am

    so glad i stumbled across your blog. this.looks.awesome. can’t wait to make.

    Reply
  45. brandi says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    oh my goodness. girl, what are you doing to me?!? 🙂 that is my FAVORITE cheese. and in the bread? i can’t handle this.

    Reply
  46. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says

    November 25, 2011 at 4:54 am

    That bread is RIDICULOUS!!!!! I need some sooner than later!

    Reply
  47. Lilian Gaertner says

    November 25, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Hi Lauren, I made this bread for Thanksgiving and it was even better than I thought(if that’s even possible). I made one loaf from start to finish to lunch (family couldn’t wait) and the second one I made everything but the cheese and butter at the end at lunch time,and then added them 7 min. before dinner and finished it up. Both turned out the same and super yummy! Thanks so much for a great recipe. My family loved it.

    Reply
  48. Ali Mc says

    November 26, 2011 at 4:15 am

    I just found you through pintrest; someone who bookmarks my hummus had this too 🙂 so I visited and OMG girl you are talented and this is my kind of recipe. I like the thought of healthy eating but I like to eat REAL and adding more butter and cheese is my kind of deal. Following 🙂 xo

    Reply
  49. Debbie says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Wow, looks soooo good! Just wondering what changes need to be made to use regular flour.

    Reply
  50. Bekky says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I made this the other night and my husband can’t stop talking about it! Fabulous!

    Reply
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