Pizza Hut Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
This Pizza Hut-style Garlic Cheese Bread recipe combines a crispy, buttery crust with a rich garlic flavor and a gooey blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and served with marinara sauce, it’s an irresistible appetizer or snack that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 loaf French or Italian Bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (can use salted butter and reduce added salt)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (fresh preferred)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, divided use)
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese mix (or all mozzarella)
- ¼ cup full-fat mayonnaise
For Serving
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the garlic cheese bread.
- Slice the Bread: Cut the French or Italian bread into slices about 1 to 1½ inches thick to create individual bread pieces for topping.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, salt, grated Parmesan cheese, and a portion of the chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until combined and set aside.
- Prepare Baking Sheet and Butter Bread: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Butter both sides of each bread slice generously with the garlic butter mixture and arrange the slices evenly on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In another medium bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella provolone cheese blend with the full-fat mayonnaise. Stir well, even though the mixture will be thick and clumpy, ensuring it’s evenly combined.
- Spread Cheese on Bread: Spoon about one generous tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto the top of each bread slice. Use a knife to press down and spread the cheese mixture evenly to cover the slice.
- Bake the Bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starts to turn golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle the remaining chopped fresh parsley over the top of the bread slices for a fresh aroma and color. Serve warm with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute salted butter if desired, but reduce or omit the added salt accordingly.
- Fresh minced garlic provides the best flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- The mayonnaise in the cheese mixture helps achieve a creamy, rich texture similar to the restaurant version.
- Using a shredded mix of mozzarella and provolone enhances the flavor complexity, but mozzarella alone works fine too.
- For a low-sodium option, adjust salt amounts and use low-sodium cheeses.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, as the bread may become soggy if stored too long.
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