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 favourite 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 favourite gluten-free bread or baguette is slathered in a 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 favourite gluten-free baguette, feel free to slice it in half lengthwise for a 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 colour when baked and makes the garlic butter quite spreadable.
Fresh garlic: I think fresh gives the best flavour, but in a pinch you can definitely use pre-minced garlic.
Fresh parsley: Gives nice colour and freshness to the garlic bread.
Garlic powder: Just a little bit amplifies the garlic flavour without overpowering.
Parmesan cheese: This is optional, but I love the little bit of flavour 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 favourite 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 for 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!
How to Serve
There are so many ways to enjoy your gluten-free garlic bread. It is best served hot, right out of the oven. Here are some suggestions:
- Enjoy on pasta night with my vegan spicy vodka pasta, or this creamy dairy-free mushroom sauce.
- Have a side of garlic bread with your gluten-free Detroit style pizza.
- Serve as an appetizer or side dish at a BBQ gathering.
- Add to your game day snack spread with some gluten-free mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers.
Make Ahead
Prepare the bread with garlic butter and wrap in tin foil. Place in the fridge for up to 2 days, then bake as directed.
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 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
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.
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, or 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.
Of course! Pre-minced garlic is so great for convenience. Use about 1 tbsp.
Yes! Use your favourite plant-based butter and omit the cheese.
This gluten-free garlic bread is the ultimate side dish for pasta or pizza night. With a 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!
More Gluten-Free Side Dishes:
- Dairy-Free Broccoli Salad
- Gluten-Free Cheddar Scones
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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Recipe
Easy Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf gluten-free sliced bread or baguette
- ½ cup salted butter, softened if using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced about 1 tbsp
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except the bread. 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.
- 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. 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!
Notes
- Garlic: Fresh garlic is best, but in a pinch feel free to use pre-minced garlic.
- To make cheesy garlic bread: Add ½ - 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the garlic butter mixture. Top with extra parmesan before serving.
- Dairy-free or vegan? Use your favourite plant-based butter and omit the cheese.
- Make ahead: Prepare the bread with garlic butter and wrap in tin foil. Place in the fridge for up to 2 days, then bake as directed.
- 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 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.
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