(An Easy Garlic Bread Recipe Perfect for Barbecues)

A baked garlic baguette is one of the most popular side dishes for grilled food. This simple garlic bread recipe is aromatic, comforting and incredibly easy to prepare. With garlic, butter or olive oil and fresh herbs, a baguette transforms into a warm and flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meat, fish or vegetables.

This oven baked garlic baguette recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings or as a quick accompaniment to soups and salads. After a short time in the oven, the bread becomes crispy on the outside while remaining soft and juicy inside as the garlic butter slowly melts into the bread.

Another reason this recipe is so popular is its versatility. Between the slices of the baguette you can add cheese, herbs or small flavorful ingredients that turn a simple garlic bread into a delicious snack to serve with wine, seafood soup or grilled dishes.

Ingredients

1 baguette
60 g butter (or 40 ml olive oil)
3–4 garlic cloves
80 g cheese (Edam, mozzarella or Parmesan)
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Small Flavor Twists

Between the slices of the baguette you can add:

• a thin layer of cream cheese spread
• pieces of sun-dried tomatoes
• a few olives
• a pinch of chili flakes
• a little lemon zest

Garlic Butter

In a bowl combine:

softened butter or olive oil
crushed garlic
chopped parsley
a pinch of salt
freshly ground black pepper

For a richer flavor you can also add a little grated Parmesan.

Preparing the Baguette

Slice the baguette diagonally but do not cut all the way through.

Into each slice add:

garlic butter
small pieces of cheese
optional flavor twists.

Baking

Soft and Juicy Version

Wrap the baguette in foil and bake 10 minutes at 190°C (375°F).
Open the foil and bake another 5 minutes.

Crispy Version

Bake without foil 12–15 minutes at 200°C (400°F).

Final Touch

After baking you can:

drizzle with olive oil
sprinkle fresh parsley
add extra Parmesan.

Favorite Flavor Combinations

🇮🇹 Italian version
garlic + butter + mozzarella + Parmesan + parsley

🇪🇸 Spanish version
olive oil + garlic + paprika + manchego

🇸🇰 Slovak version
olive oil + garlic + bryndza cheese

Wine Pairing

Garlic baguette pairs best with fresh, aromatic white wines that balance the richness of butter and cheese.

Good choices include:

Grüner Veltliner – fresh acidity and peppery notes complement garlic and herbs.

Sauvignon Blanc – crisp and lively, perfect for garlic and olive oil based versions.

Dry Riesling – adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the bread.

For barbecue evenings, a light rosé also works beautifully with garlic bread.

Recipe Details

Recipe name
Baked Garlic Baguette

Cuisine
European

Course
Side dish / snack

Servings
4 servings

Preparation time
10 minutes

Cooking time
15 minutes

Total time
25 minutes

Difficulty
Very easy