Gluten-Free Garlic Bread

 This gluten-free garlic bread is the perfect side for pizza or pasta night. Loaded with homemade garlic butter, these slices are soft in the middle and crispy on the edges. With your favorite gluten-free loaf or baguette, you can easily make this delicious side in 30 minutes!

This Gluten-Free Garlic Bread is perfectly crispy, garlicky, and gluten-free! A loaf of your favorite gluten-free bread or baguette is slathered in homemade garlic butter and baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, making this the perfect side dish for pizza or pasta night.

I've photographed this recipe "Texas Toast"-style using sliced bread because I like the ability to have double-sided garlic butter pieces. It's crispy on the edges and a little soft in the middle. 😍 But if you have a favorite gluten-free baguette, feel free to slice it in half lengthwise for more traditional garlic bread.

Want to know how you can make the freshest homemade garlic bread that just so happens to be gluten-free? Keep on reading!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Simple ingredients. That you likely have on hand.
• Easily customizable. Use fresh or pre-minced garlic, sliced bread, or a baguette, or make it cheesy garlic bread. It's all up to you.
• Great for kids and adults. Kids will love this "Texas Toast" style garlic bread.
• Hands-off cooking. Toss it in the oven and smell the goodness.
• Stores well. Garlic bread keeps well and reheats deliciously. If it lasts that long, that is.

Ingredients

Here is everything you'll need to make this gluten-free garlic bread:

Gluten-free sliced bread or baguette: Use what you have on hand! Sliced bread will give more of a "Texas Toast" style, and a baguette will give a more traditional garlic bread texture. I used Schar Artisan White Bread for these photos.

Salted butter: If you're using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt.

Olive oil: Gives the bread a nice golden color when baked and makes the garlic butter quite spreadable.

Fresh garlic: I think fresh gives the best flavor, but in a pinch, you can definitely use pre-minced garlic.

Fresh parsley: Gives nice color and freshness to the garlic bread.

Garlic powder: Just a little bit amplifies the garlic flavor without overpowering it.

Parmesan cheese: This is optional, but I love the little bit of flavor and saltiness it gives the garlic bread.

Substitutions

There are many ways to change up this gluten-free garlic bread depending on your preferences. Here are some substitution suggestions:

• Dairy-free or vegan. Use your favorite plant-based butter and omit the cheese.
• Cheesy garlic bread. Add ½ - 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the garlic butter mixture. Top with extra parmesan before serving.
• Use sliced bread, baguette, pitas, etc.! You can slather this homemade garlic butter onto whatever you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions on how to make gluten-free garlic bread.

(Prep) Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

(1) In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except the bread.

(2) Spread the mixture onto each side of the bread until all slices are coated. If using a baguette, slice lengthwise and spread along the inside.

(3) Push the slices together and wrap the bread in tin foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the garlic is cooked.

(4) Unwrap the bread and broil on high for 1-2 minutes until crisp. Keep an eye on it!

Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy with gluten-free pizza, pasta, and more!

Make Ahead

Prepare the bread with garlic butter and wrap it in tin foil. Place in the fridge for up to 2 days, then bake as directed.

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Storage & Freezing

Storage: Leftover baked garlic bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Re-crisp in the oven or air fryer at 400ºF for a few minutes.

Freezing: Prepare the bread with garlic butter and wrap it in tin foil. Place in the freezer for up to 2 months, then bake the loaf as directed plus a few minutes. To reheat individual slices, bake at 400ºF for 10-15 minutes.

Expert Tips

Here are some of my top tips and tricks for successful gluten-free garlic bread:

• Ensure the butter is nice and softened so it is spreadable.
• Check that the garlic is sufficiently cooked before unwrapping and broiling.
• Watch the top of the bread while broiling! It can brown fast!
• Serve immediately. Garlic bread is best when served fresh out of the oven!
• Freeze unbaked garlic bread so you always have some on hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Texas Toast garlic bread gluten-free?

No, as the bread itself contains wheat. That's why we make our own "Texas Toast" style garlic bread here, 100% gluten-free and 100% delicious.

What type of gluten-free bread should I use?

For these images, I used Schar Artisan White Loaf. My first recommendation would be to use any gluten-free white loaf or baguette. Udi's, Little Northern Bakehouse, and Canyon Bakehouse all have good white loaves. You could also use a gluten-free baguette like this one from Schar, Aidan's Gluten Free, or Udi's. Or of course any homemade gluten-free bread.

Can I use pre-minced garlic?

Of course! Pre-minced garlic is so great for convenience. Use about 1 tbsp.

Can I make this garlic bread dairy-free?

Yes! Use your favorite plant-based butter and omit the cheese.

This gluten-free garlic bread is the ultimate side dish for pasta or pizza night. With homemade garlic butter and crispy crust, this delicious dish is made in just 30 minutes. This recipe is quick to prep, freezes great, and is easy to share with friends and family. Enjoy!

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25minutes minutes

Total Time: 35minutes minutes

Servings: 10 slices

Calories: 185kcal