Grilled Garlic Bread with Cheese

Grilled Garlic Bread With Cheese Square

By Mark Hinds | Updated January 28, 2025

This grilled garlic bread recipe uses basil and mozzarella to create a cheesy garlic bread filled with scrumptious summer flavors.

Grilled garlic bread is a nice treat and a great side dish that goes well with steaks, salads, and just about everything else from the grill.

Grilled Garlic Bread With Cheese Square

Grilled Garlic Bread with Cheese

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 loaf soft French bread
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil, minced

Instructions

  • Cut a half a loaf of French bread lengthwise.
    1/2 loaf soft French bread
  • Mince the garlic clove and mash it with the butter in a small bowl. Let the garlic and butter sit for a few minutes for the flavors to come together.
    1 large clove garlic, 2 tbsp butter
  • Spread the garlic butter on the bread. Tear the mozzarella into small pieces and mince the basil
    4 oz mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup basil
  • Place the bread butter side down on a hot grill for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip the bread over and place it crust side down on a cool part of the grill. Add the basil and mozzarella, close the lid, and use indirect heat to melt the cheese.
  • Depending on the type of mozzarella and how hot the grill is it usually takes between 8 to 12 minutes for the cheese to melt.
  • Take the bread off the grill and slice before serving.

Notes

A great way to serve this garlic bread is with our Everyday Tomato Sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 0.1mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate based on available ingredients and preparation.

Mark is an experienced food writer, recipe developer, and photographer who is also Umamiโ€™s publisher and CEO. A passionate cook who loves to cook for friends, he can often be found in the kitchen or by the grill testing new recipes.

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