Sourdough Garlic Bread (Ready in 20 minutes!)

This easy Sourdough Garlic Bread is made with sourdough French bread, loaded with buttery garlic flavor and lots of cheese, and ready in just minutes. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the perfect side for any dinner.

This sourdough garlic bread is quick, easy, and guaranteed to take dinner to the next level. Made with a loaf of Sourdough French Bread or Sourdough Discard French Bread, it’s slathered with a simple 3-ingredient homemade garlic butter and topped with plenty of melty cheese that goes perfectly with pasta, soup, or a fresh salad.

If you want more delicious recipes like this one, you’ll want to try my Sourdough Garlic Knots, Cheesy Garlic Sourdough Scones and Sourdough Breadsticks. 

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy to make – This homemade garlic bread only takes about 20 minutes to make, so it’s perfect to pair with a busy weeknight dinner.
• Customizable – Adjust the flavors as needed based on your preferences and what you’re having for dinner. You could experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or herbs like oregano or basil to switch up the flavors.

Important Ingredients and Substitutions

• Sourdough French Bread – My Sourdough French Bread or Sourdough Discard French Bread are my favorite bread choices for garlic bread but any of my sourdough bread recipes could be used. You could even use a loaf of store-bought bread if you’re short on time.
• Butter – I use salted butter for this recipe. If you use unsalted butter, I recommend adding in a pinch of salt.
• Minced Garlic –  I use fresh, minced garlic in this recipe but you can use garlic powder to taste if needed.
• Fresh Parsley – You can sub this for another herb like basil or oregano if needed. You can also use a teaspoon of dried herbs if you don’t have fresh herbs on hand.
• Cheese – This recipe uses both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese for a delicious cheesy garlic bread but you can use other cheeses if you prefer.

Instructions to make Sourdough Garlic Bread

Step 1: Combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley together in a small bowl until combined.

Step 2: Cut one loaf of the Sourdough French Bread or Sourdough Discard French Bread lengthwise and spread the butter mixture over evenly. 

Step 3: Shred the cheeses and sprinkle evenly over the bread.

Step 4: Bake at 425°F on a lined baking sheet for 10 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and bake for an additional 2 minutes, just until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Storage instructions

Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container or Ziploc bag on the counter. For best results, use within 1-2 days. To warm, toast the bread in a 350°F oven or toaster oven until heated through.