Gluten-Free Garlic Bread

Did you know you can make your own gluten-free garlic bread at home? It's so easy! With a good gluten-free baguette, flavorful compound butter, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, you'll have this easy homemade garlic bread on the table in under 20 minutes. Just in time for dinner!
An overhead shot of gluten-free garlic bread in a bowl with garlic bulbs and a bowl of parmesan cheese on the side.
Gluten free garlic bread sliced up in a large serving bowl.

Why this recipe works

If you’re like me and have celiac disease, you may have thought garlic bread was off the table. But, with a few simple ingredients, this gluten-free garlic bread recipe is incredibly easy to make at home.

A delicious garlic compound butter mixture is slathered on a gluten-free baguette, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and baked until crispy perfection.

It’s the perfect side dish for your next gluten-free pasta dinner. Whether you’re making gluten-free lasagna, gluten free chicken parmesan, or spaghetti and meatballs, this garlic bread is great on the side!

It’s easy to make, too. With a handful of ingredients, you can have homemade garlic bread on the table in under 20 minutes. Truly, this is the best garlic bread!

Ingredients

Ingredients for making gluten-free garlic bread with text overlay over each ingredient.

Ingredient Notes

gluten-free bread: I used Schar gluten-free baguettes for this simple recipe. They come sealed for optimal freshness and are found in your local grocery store bread aisle or gluten-free aisle. It comes with two baguettes, 6 oz each, for 12 oz total. You can use any gluten-free french bread or baguette, but keep in mind you may have just one baguette depending on the size, instead of two like I did.

garlic: Fresh garlic is best in this recipe. The kind that is pre-minced and stored in oil or water does not have as much garlic flavor as a fresh garlic bulb that you mince yourself. Alternatively, you can use garlic paste, which I find has more flavor than the pre-minced stuff.

parsley: I use fresh parsley in this recipe. You can use dried parsley instead if that’s all you have on hand. Use 1 teaspoon for dried parsley in place of 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.

butter: I use unsalted butter in this recipe, but I like to control the amount of salt that is going into my compound butter. Salted butter is not the same across all brands, so I prefer to start with unsalted. If you have leftover garlic butter, feel free to use it in this recipe here. You can also use a dairy-free butter or vegan butter to make this dairy-free. See my notes about other ingredients you will need to substitute for dairy-free or vegan garlic bread.

Step-by-Step instructions

It’s so easy to make garlic bread at home. Just follow these steps, which match the numbered photos. For more information and the printable recipe, scroll down to the recipe card.

  1. Place the room temperature softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. You will want to make sure that the garlic is finely minced so you don’t get any really massive chunks of garlic in the butter.

2. Mix with a spoon or fork until all of the spices are incorporated evenly.

A collage showing how to make garlic butter. Photo 1: Softened butter with garlic and fresh parsley in a bowl. Shot 2: Compound butter mixed in a bowl with a fork.

3. Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise and place on a baking tray. Depending on the size of your baguettes you may have one or two baguettes. My baguettes were 6 oz each for a total of 12 oz.

4. Slather the baguettes with the garlic compound butter. Use it all up and make sure that you are covering the whole surface.

Collage of two photos showing baguettes being sliced on a cutting board and slathered with compound garlic butter placed on a baking sheet.

5. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the compound butter. I like to make my baguettes close together while doing this so that minimal cheese is falling off the bread and onto the baking sheet. You want as much cheese to land on the bread as possible.

6. Bake at 425 for 10-12 minutes, until toasted. Be sure to keep an eye on the oven in case your bread cooks faster than 10 minutes. Depending on the bread you use, the time may vary. You want the bread to be golden and crispy like in the photo. Let the garlic bread cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cutting board and slicing into individual pieces.

Collage of two photos showing close ups of gluten free garlic bread before being baked and after.

Expert Tips

  • You can make the compound butter up to a week in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
  • One of my favorite entertaining tips is to prepare this garlic bread ahead of time up until the point of baking it. You can leave it in your refrigerator for a few hours, but I find that the bread gets dried out if you leave it for much longer. So I prefer to place it in the freezer instead. When you’re almost ready for dinner, just bake!
  • You can top the gluten-free bread with the garlic herb butter and parmesan cheese ahead of time and then freeze until you are ready to bake. Place the prepared baguette on a baking sheet and freeze for an hour. Then, wrap it up in parchment or plastic wrap and store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to a month. Bake as specified in the recipe. However, you may need a few extra minutes of baking.
  • Leftover garlic bread keeps in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Reheat it in the oven for a few minutes at 350F until warmed through OR reheat in your air fryer at 350F for 2-3 minutes. I love using my air fryer for reheating because you don’t need to preheat so it’s really quick!
  • You can freeze garlic bread after baking, too. Place the garlic bread (whole or sliced) on a baking sheet and freeze for an hour. Then, place in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Again, reheat in the oven or air fryer as specified above.

Recipe FAQs

Is garlic bread gluten-free?

Typically, no. Garlic bread is not gluten-free. However, I have created this easy recipe using gluten-free baguettes to make it gluten-free! Be sure to check labels of your ingredients to ensure your garlic bread is also gluten-free.

I’m not gluten-free. Can I make this recipe with regular bread?

You sure can! It’s delicious! Just grab a 12oz baguette and follow the recipe as stated.

Can this recipe be made dairy-free or vegan?

To make this recipe dairy-free and vegan, use a vegan baguette, vegan butter, and omit the parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free substitute (I like Follow Your Heart Vegan Parmesan). 

Can I freeze homemade garlic bread?

You can freeze homemade gluten free garlic bread, both baked and unbaked. If you want to make this bread ahead of time, you can prepare the bread without baking and store in an airtight container. Remove from the freezer when you are ready to use and follow baking instructions in the recipe card. Keep in mind you may need an extra few minutes of baking time when the garlic bread is frozen.

How long does garlic bread last at room temperature?

Garlic bread, once baked, can be stored at room temperature for a day or two. Make sure to store the bread in an airtight container to help keep it fresh.

Close up photo of garlic bread slices, showing the golden butter and herbs in a serving bowl.

What to serve with gluten-free garlic bread

Baked golden garlic bread baguettes being sliced on a cutting board.

Did you make this recipe?

I’d love to know! Please rate it and leave a comment below. You can also share your pictures and tag @adashofmegnut on Instagram.

An overhead shot of gluten-free garlic bread in a bowl with garlic bulbs and a bowl of parmesan cheese on the side.

Gluten Free Garlic Bread

Did you know you can make your own gluten-free garlic bread at home? It's so easy! With a good gluten-free baguette, flavorful compound butter, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, you'll have this easy homemade garlic bread on the table in under 20 minutes. Just in time for dinner!
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Course: Gluten-Free
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 73kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (3g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 gluten-free baguettes (12 oz each, sliced in half lengthwise (see notes))
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (16g)

Instructions

  • Place the softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix until all of the spices are incorporated.
  • Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
  • Slather the baguettes with the garlic compound butter.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 425 for 10-12 minutes, until toasted. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Be sure to check ingredient labels or check with manufacturers to make sure all of your ingredients are gluten-free. Product ingredients sometimes do change. 
  • I used Schar Gluten-Free Baguettes for this recipe. It comes with two baguettes, 6 oz each, for a total of 12 oz of baguette. Depending on what baguette you use, you may have only one baguette instead of the two I had. You can typically find Schar gluten-free baguettes at your local grocery store in either the bread aisle or gluten-free aisle. They also sell them online.  
  • To make this recipe dairy-free and vegan, use a vegan baguette, vegan butter, and omit the parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free substitute (I like Follow Your Heart Vegan Parmesan). 
  • You can make the compound butter up to a week in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
  • You can slather the bread with the compound butter and parmesan cheese and then freeze until ready to bake. Place on a baking sheet to flash freeze for an hour and then wrap in parchment paper and store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to a month. It may take a few extra minutes of baking time since the bread will be frozen. 
  • You can store leftover cooked garlic bread in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes until the butter is melted OR reheat in your air fryer at 350F for 2-3 minutes. 
  • For longer storage, you can freeze cooked garlic bread. Place on a baking sheet and flash freeze for an hour and then place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat using the methods above for refrigerator storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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