Cheesy garlic bread

Cheesy garlic bread

A real crowd pleaser that will have everyone feeling full. Worth every calorie.

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 15-20 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Light the barbecue. Chop the mozzarella and taleggio into small chunks and tip into a bowl with the butter, garlic, herbs and some salt and pepper. If you want, you can mix everything together with a wooden spoon, but I prefer to use my hands.
  2. Using a bread knife, cut diagonal slices along the loaf about three quarters of the way into the bread - don't cut all the way through. If it looks like the bread won't fit on the barbecue, cut it in half and make two smaller ones.
  3. Push the garlic butter generously between each cut, allowing some to ooze onto the top - it will caramelise and taste superb. Sprinkle the paprika over. Wrap the bread up like a cracker in a double thickness of foil. You can prepare to this stage up to a day ahead.
  4. Put the pack straight onto the barbecue. Cook for 2 minutes then roll it over onto its side and cook for 2 minutes more. Roll it onto its other side and cook for a further 2 minutes. Have a peek - if the cheese is melting and the bread is crispy, remove it from the barbie. Pull the slices apart and eat while hot and gooey.
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To cook indoors

Wrap in buttered foil, leaving it open along the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes at fan 200C/conventional 220C/gas 7 until the cheese has melted.

Per serving

391 kcalories, protein 15g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 16g, fibre 1g, salt 1.9 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2004.

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    06 November 2007

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  • Binder photo LittleFeller

    24 December 2007

    LittleFeller commented on this recipe

    This is the nicest cheesy garlic bread I have had and is so easy to make. I have made it once using Stilton instead of Taleggio cheese and also St Agur is a good substitute if you can't get the Taleggio. Definitely worth the calories!!

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  • Binder photo kate online

    03 February 2008

    kate online rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is very easy to make and really, really gorgeous, had to search a few supermarkets to find taleggio cheese, but well worth the hunt.

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    14 August 2008

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  • Binder photo Frantic Flapjack

    12 December 2008

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

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    I had to use cheddar as the taleggio had gone blue and tasted strange by the time I got round to using it, but the end result was great.

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  • Binder photo LaurenB

    27 February 2009

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  • Binder photo Lucy

    11 April 2009

    Lucy rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this to accompany the 'Dead Good Spaghetti Carbonara' and it was lovely. The Taleggio adds a stronger taste but compliments the mozzarella well. I used 2 garlic cloves rather than 3 as thought 3 might be overkill. Lovely though and doing again soon!

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  • Binder photo sneauxdrop

    17 June 2009

    sneauxdrop rated and commented on this recipe

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    I only used two garlic cloves but I think I might use three next time. Everyone enjoyed this, so there will definitely be a next time! No leftovers.

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  • Binder photo Michelle, Milan

    29 June 2009

    Michelle, Milan rated and commented on this recipe

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    when my kids are in England, they love garlic bread. As it's not a common thing to eat in Italy, I looked for the recipe on this website and with Taleggio (one of our favourite cheeses) it when down great! Next time I'll have to use 2 baguettes!! Smelly breath but worth it!

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  • Binder photo bexxy

    14 July 2009

    bexxy rated and commented on this recipe

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    i agree that you get smelly breath, i would only use 2 cloves next time, my husband would disagree as he is garlic mad. very easy to make, cant wait to try it out on some guests.

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  • Binder photo recipes

    07 October 2009

    recipes rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutelt gorgeous - so quick/easy to make, will never buy from the supermarket again! Used all mozzarella and it was still lovely & cheesy

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  • Binder photo aileen

    15 October 2009

    aileen rated and commented on this recipe

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    I used cheddar instead of taleggio and it was devine!

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  • Binder photo CBridgeman

    31 October 2009

    CBridgeman rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is a fantastic recipe and I highly recommend it. It went down a treat along with my interpretation of a classic lasagne, a recipe I also picked up from this website. Regrettably I could not find taleggio cheese in time and so used English cheddar instead but it was still miles better than any shop or restaurant bought item that I have ever eaten. Thank you.

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    11 February 2010

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  • Binder photo Natalie

    10 June 2010

    Natalie rated and commented on this recipe

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    One of my favourites! This is so easy to make, and tastes amazing. Goes well with any pasta or pizza dish - or even as a side for BBQ's! I've not been able to get taleggio a few times (altho this is my favourite combination), but any cheese works well... I even used a low fat cheddar, with low fat mozerella last night and it was still great, a little less on the calories and fat - but still ooozes taste, and reduces the guilt :D

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  • Binder photo Rhiannon hob goddess.

    08 July 2010

    Rhiannon hob goddess. commented on this recipe

    Had herb and garlic roulade in fridge so used that, excellent.

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  • Binder photo KJF_UK

    14 February 2011

    KJF_UK rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is so easy to make, and a real crowd pleaser!

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  • Binder photo Pixieloveheart

    23 April 2011

    Pixieloveheart rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was delicious, had with chicken, coleslaw, salad and rice, there were no leftovers!

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    28 February 2012

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    whats that white stuff

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  • Binder photo paula

    15 April 2012

    paula rated and commented on this recipe

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    My family loves it! I make it replacing taleggio cheese with parmesan and all the herbs and garlic with a mix of spices I use for flavoured butter. Still amazing result!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 15-20 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Worth every calorie

Ingredients

  • 125g mozzarella ball
  • 140g taleggio cheese , rind removed
  • 100g butter , softened
  • 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • handful parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh marjoram leaves, chopped, optional
  • 1 long baguette
  • large pinch of paprika
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Per serving

391 kcalories, protein 15g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 16g, fibre 1g, salt 1.9 g

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