If you love bold garlic flavor and melty cheese packed into fluffy homemade bread, you’re going to want to save this recipe. This Chopped Garlic Cheese Bread is a deli-inspired favorite that’s cheesy, garlicky, and easy to make with frozen bread dough. Whether you’re serving it with soup, slicing it for sandwiches, or gifting mini loaves to friends, this bread is always a hit.
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Why You’ll Love This Garlic Cheese Bread
This recipe isn’t just tasty—it’s versatile, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for sharing. Using frozen bread dough means no complicated kneading or proofing schedules, but the results still taste homemade. It’s also a fantastic way to use up extra cheese or herbs in your fridge!
The combination of shredded cheddar, fresh garlic, and chopped parsley melts beautifully into the dough, giving you a soft, cheesy center and golden brown crust. It’s a comfort food classic with a twist, and the “chopped” method makes it fun to prepare.
Ingredients for Chopped Garlic Cheese Bread
To get started, here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley (or chives)
- Optional: butter for brushing tops
Note: You can make two 9-inch loaves or one large loaf and a few mini loaves—perfect for gifting!
How to Make Chopped Garlic Cheese Bread
Step 1: Prep the Dough
Once your frozen bread dough has thawed, place it on a clean cutting board. Use a bench scraper or sharp knife to chop the dough into small, bite-sized pieces. Don’t worry about being precise—this rustic method is what gives the bread its signature texture.
Step 2: Mix It All Together
Make a well in the center of the chopped dough. Add in your eggs, shredded cheddar, minced garlic, onion powder, minced onion, and parsley. Use the bench scraper to chop and mix everything together. It might look a little messy, but trust the process—the more it’s mixed, the better the flavors combine!
Step 3: Let It Rise
Divide the dough mixture evenly between two greased 9-inch loaf pans (or one pan and a few minis). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise until the dough has doubled in size. This usually takes about 45–60 minutes depending on room temperature.
Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 35–40 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
Step 5: Brush with Butter and Cool
As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter or a garlic butter mixture for extra flavor. Remove from the pans and let cool on a wire rack.
Serving Ideas and Tips
This garlic cheese bread is best served warm but is still delicious at room temperature. Here are some favorite ways to enjoy it:
- Toast slices for grilled cheese sandwiches
- Cube and bake for cheesy croutons
- Serve with tomato soup or pasta dishes
- Toast and enjoy with scrambled eggs for breakfast
Planning to share? Wrap cooled mini loaves in parchment or bakery paper and tie with twine for a homemade gift your friends and neighbors will love.
Make-Ahead and Storage
This bread can be made a day in advance and stored wrapped in foil or an airtight container. To reheat, pop slices in the toaster or warm the loaf in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
Want to freeze it? Wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
A Bit of Backstory
This recipe comes straight from my days working at a local deli where we made this bread fresh every day. Customers couldn’t get enough of it—and now you can bake it right at home. It’s one of those recipes that’s been passed around and loved by many.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for an easy garlic cheese bread recipe that’s packed with flavor and makes a stunning presentation, give this one a try. The chopped dough technique gives every bite a unique texture, and the melted cheese throughout is downright irresistible.
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Chopped Garlic Cheese Bread
Equipment
- 2 9 inch bread pans or mini loaf pans
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz loaf frozen bread dough thawed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped or chives
- 1 tablespoon butter melted (optional for brushing)
Instructions
- Chop thawed bread dough into small, bite-sized pieces using a bench scraper or knife.
- Make a well in the center of the dough pieces and add eggs, shredded cheese, garlic, minced onion, onion powder, and chopped parsley.
- Use a bench scraper or your hands to chop and mix everything together until well combined.
- Divide the dough mixture evenly between two greased 9-inch bread pans (or one large and a few mini loaf pans).
- Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 45–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter if desired.
- Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.