Enjoy fresh garlic bread any night or day when you have a stash of this Easy Garlic Bread in the freezer. Frozen garlic bread that is SO much better than any store bought loaf! So good and easy!
It is a humble dish. It doesn’t get much attention. Sometimes it’s an afterthought at the checkstand, when one passes the baskets of foil wrapped logs waiting to be taken home and served up alongside a quick bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.
I’m not sure that anyone waxes eloquent over its virtues. In fact, it’s sometimes forgotten all together as a culinary option.
But you know what? Garlic bread is awesome! And it deserves a little more attention. For all its simplicity, it’s the first thing to go when I serve an Italian buffet. My kids use garlic bread as a bartering commodity. Yes, indeed, they recognize its value.
For all its humble, wallflower status, Garlic Bread is truly the star. And you’re doing it a disservice if you buy the aforementioned foil-wrapped logs waiting for you at the grocery store checkstand.
Why?
Why is freezer garlic bread so amazing
Because it’s better and easier and BETTER to make your own. That’s why.
It is simple and easy to make, but often times at the end of the day, maybe you don’t want to make spaghetti AND meatballs AND a salad AND garlic bread. And so, garlic bread in all its glory is forgotten.
May it no longer be so!
This easy freezer garlic bread will have your dinner bread basket buttoned up. Especially if you stash a few loaves in the freezer. Having homemade garlic bread in the freezer feels like a luxury, but its really not. It’s so cheap and easy to make!
Make a few loaves this week, squirrel them away in the freezer, and pull them out when you want to bring an everyday dinner to new heights.
How to make this easy freezer garlic bread
Making your own garlic bread is so wonderfully easy. Here is what you need:
- french bread
- butter
- garlic
- parsley
And then here is how you put it together…
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Lay out the two halves of the bread loaf onto a large piece of aluminum foil.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, garlic, and parsley. Spread the garlic butter in a thick layer over each cut side of bread.
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Put the two halves back together and wrap with foil. At this point you can store it in the freezer for later use. I thaw mine overnight in the fridge before baking.
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Bake, thawed, 25 minutes at 375 °. If frozen, add 10-15 minutes to your baking time. Right before serving, you can unwrap the foil and broil the bread briefly to crisp the top.
Can I add cheese?
If you are feeling a bit cheesy, then you can definitely sprinkle on some cheese. Sprinkle on some parmesan or cheddar in the end. It would be delicious!
What do I serve garlic bread with?
This is a wonderful accompaniment to any soup or pizza night. Try serving this with Easy Homemade Broccoli Cauliflower Soup, Smoky Bean Soup, or my Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe.
Or if you’re in the mood for pizza try pan pizza, Supreme Pizza Recipe, or this vegetarian Kale Pizza with Mushrooms and Tomatoes.
And of course you can’t forget about serving this with spaghetti and meatballs.
HOW TO MAKE THIS GOOD AND CHEAP:
You know I don’t typically want to make something if I can’t make it good as well as cheap. Here are some of the strategies you can use to make this recipe more economical:
- Buy day-old bread on clearance to maximize your savings on this recipe.
- The holiday season is a great time to stock up on butter! You’ll get the best prices, and you can freeze the butter until you’re ready to use it.
HOW I MAKE THIS RECIPE EASY:
This recipe really couldn’t be easier than it is, but having the right kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs.
- If you don’t already have one, invest in a quality bread knife. I love this one from ErgoChef.
Easy Make-Ahead Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 large French loaf sliced in half horizontally
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Lay out the two halves of the bread loaf onto a large piece of aluminum foil.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, garlic, and parsley. Spread the garlic butter in a thick layer over each cut side of bread.
- Put the two halves back together and wrap with foil. At this point you can store it in the freezer for later use. I thaw mine overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Bake, thawed, 25 minutes at 375 °. If frozen, add 10-15 minutes to your baking time. Right before serving, you can unwrap the foil and broil the bread briefly to crisp the top.
Notes
- Buy day-old bread on clearance to maximize your savings on this recipe. Bread that's on the dry side is perfect for this!
Nutrition
Cora F. Kostka
If my mama cozzi’s garlic bread defrosted can I refreeze it and bake it later?
Jessica Fisher
All of ALDI’s bread and pizzas arrive frozen, even the ones that they sell on the bread aisle and in the deli case. I would image — though I’m not sure! — you could probably refreeze it if it hasn’t been that long. A few hours, I’d refreeze. A few days, probably not. I’d go ahead and bake it and then freeze that if we weren’t going to use it right away.
Lynne
This is such an easy recipe. I’m planning on making this today. When you bake it in the oven do you keep it wrapped in the foil before putting under the broiler? Can’t wait to try this!
Jessica Fisher
Yes. I like to have the butter melted and soaked in before lightly browning it. Baking it first also allows any remaining frozen bits to thaw.
Jesslyn
Hi Jessica! The garlic bread looks good! May I know if the oven has to be preheated first before throwing it into the oven? I asked because I plan to throw it in the oven when I am baking my casserole. The oven would have been preheated then. So the time to bake in the oven is 25 min still?
Jessica Fisher
You should be good to go!