This warm buttery freezer friendly Garlic Bread Toast is the perfect accompaniment to any Italian meal or a delightful snack on its own. It has crispy edges and buttery, garlicky flavor, and it will be everyone’s favorite at the table.
Today, I am beyond excited to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Freezer Friendly Garlic Bread. Brace yourselves, because once you try method out, you’ll never look at garlic bread the same way again!
Why Garlic Bread? Let’s face it – garlic toast is the unsung hero of any meal. It’s the thing all the kids grab first. Whether you’re serving up a comforting bowl of pasta, a hearty soup, or a fresh garden salad, garlic bread has the magical ability to elevate any dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Why We Love It:
- Convenient: Having a stash of freezer-friendly garlic bread on hand means you’re always prepared to whip up a quick and tasty side dish.
- Flavorful: The combination of garlic, butter, and dried herbs creates a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds singing with joy.
- Versatile: Pair this make-ahead garlic bread with pasta, soups, salads, or enjoy it as a snack on its own – the possibilities are endless!
- Easy: You need just a few common pantry ingredients and minimal cooking time, plus having it ready in the freezer, you can whip it up on short notice. The aroma of toasted garlic bread spreading throughout the kitchen is enough to gather everyone around the table.
This easy garlic bread recipe is cheaper than buying the pre-made kind. And it tastes better too!
Ingredients to make Freezer Friendly Garlic Bread
- Bread: Use long bread loaves such as French bread, Baguettes, or Italian bread. You can use either white or whole wheat bread, as you prefer.
- Butter: Use good quality unsalted butter to adjust the seasonings yourself. You can also use salted butter but be careful to not overseason.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic powder is a pantry staple that you always have available and a good substitute for fresh garlic to make garlic bread even easier and quicker.
- Parsley: Dried parsley is another pantry staple, easy to use. If you have more time, you can also use finely chopped fresh parsley.
Instructions with Photos
Making this freezer friendly garlic bread will be the easiest thing you do all day!
Step 1. Cut your loaf of bread in half long ways. In a bowl, combine the butter, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2. Add the seasonings to the softened butter and mix well until you get a creamy butter.
Step 3. Apply the butter mixture to the inside of both halves of the bread.
Step 4. Lay your bread on a cookie sheet, butter side up and place in the freezer for about 20 minutes. You can skip this step if you don’t mind the butter mixture sticking to your knife.
Step 5. Remove from freezer and slice your bread into large chunks.
Step 6. Place the chunks on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Freeze for Later Instructions
If you want to freeze this delectable bread recipe for later, simply lay both sides of the bread on a cookie sheet, and butter up, for 20 minutes. Remove from freezer and put both halves together, butter side facing each other. Wrap it thoroughly in plastic wrap then place it back in the bag you bought it in. Remove the air from the bag and twist the top closed.
To bake from frozen: Slice bread into chunks. Place the chunks on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Substitutions and Variations
- Vegan: Use plant-based butter and check that your bread is vegan.
- Low-Sodium: Omit the salt and use unsalted butter.
- Herb Variations: Substitute parsley with basil, thyme, or a mix of Italian herbs for a different flavor profile.
- Cheesy Garlic Bread: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or mozzarella on top before baking.
- Spicy Garlic Bread: Add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture for a kick.
- Garlic Bread Sticks: Slice the bread into sticks before applying the garlic butter for fun, dip-friendly shapes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve garlic bread toast fresh from the oven while it’s still warm and crispy. It pairs beautifully with pasta dishes like spaghetti bolognese or a creamy alfredo. It also makes a great starter; serve it alongside a selection of cheeses, cured meats, and olives for a simple yet elegant appetizer.
Recipe FAQs
A crusty French baguette or a dense Italian loaf works best as they hold up well under the weight of the butter and retain a good crunch.
Yes, you can freeze individual garlic bread toast slices. Spread the butter mixture on the bread slices, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, and freeze. Bake them directly from the freezer when ready to eat; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time. Or you can thaw and bake as directed as well.
Yes, fresh garlic can be used for a stronger flavor. Use about 5-6 fresh garlic cloves finely minced in place of garlic powder for this recipe.
Freezer Friendly Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 1 Cup Butter, softened
- 2 TBSP Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 TBSP Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 TBSP Salt
Instructions
- Remove your bread from the plastic bag and set plastic bag aside for later use.
- Cut your loaf of bread in half long ways.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic powder, dried parsley and salt together and mix until well combined.
- Using a butter knife or spatula spread the butter mixture thoroughly to the insides of both halves of the bread.
MAKE IT NOW
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into large chunks and place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
FREEZE IT FOR LATER
- Place bread butter side up on a baking sheet in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and combine the two halves of bread, butter sides facing each other.
- Wrap the loaf of bread thoroughly and tightly with plastic wrap, making sure every spot is covered.
- Now place your loaf of bread inside the bag it came in, making sure the majority of the air is out of the bag. Tie the bag with the bread tie it came with.
- Place in freezer and freeze for up to 4 months for best results.
- To bake, remove from freezer and allow to thaw for about an hour outside the fridge.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into large chunks and place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Vegan: Use plant-based butter and check that your bread is vegan.
- Low-Sodium: Omit the salt and use unsalted butter.
- Herb Variations: Substitute parsley with basil, thyme, or a mix of Italian herbs for a different flavor profile.
- Cheesy Garlic Bread: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or mozzarella on top before baking.
- Spicy Garlic Bread: Add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture for a kick.
- Garlic Bread Sticks: Slice the bread into sticks before applying the garlic butter for fun, dip-friendly shapes.
- Sub Fresh Garlic instead of garlic powder: Use about 5-6 fresh garlic cloves finely minced in place of garlic powder for this recipe.
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And there you have it, folks – the ultimate freezer-friendly garlic bread recipe that will revolutionize your meal prep game. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a savory snack, this garlic toast is sure to impress. So go ahead, whip up a batch, and indulge in garlicy goodness whenever the mood strikes!
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About Karrie
Food is my love language. But so is saving money. So I like to combine the two a lot and make thrifty make ahead and freeze meals to save time. Because life is busy, and freezer meals can come to the rescue for all of us. And yes, they actually CAN taste good. Read more...
Comments & Reviews
Reesa Lewandowski says
I am pinning this because I ALWAYS mess up when I make garlic bread!!!! Thank you!
Amanda Love says
This looks really lovely! I wouldn’t mind making this, it’s especially perfect for pasta nights! The kids and I love garlic bread and we always have them. Thanks for the recipe!
Dawn McAlexander says
Garlic bread is something that we love at our house. It would be a great idea to make it ahead and freeze it to have later. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Rosey says
That is funny about the spaghetti. Our family loves garlic bread, so this sounds good to me.
Janell Poulette says
I love when a recipe reminds me of childhood! This garlic bread looks delish! Im making spaghetti tonight actually so i think ill whip some up for tonight and save some for later.
makeba says
I love love love this!! Garlic bread is one of my favorite comfort foods! I’m printing this recipe out now!!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
Yum! It looks really good! And I love that you can freeze it. So helpful!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
We certainly love garlic bread in my family.
This looks like a great preparation.
Jeanine says
This looks and sounds really great! We are huge fans of garlic bread in our house and are forever making it, would love to do this to have ready on hand!
Our Family World says
wow that looks awesome, i love garlic bread especially when it served with my fav pasta!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This sounds amazing! I would love to try this! My husband loves garlic bread and I am looking for more variations for him. 😀
Annemarie LeBlanc says
This freezer friendly garlic bread will save me precious time! I am making these and stocking my freezer with enough to last for the week.
Liz Mays says
Ooh, I really want to try making this. We love garlic bread and this sounds super easy!
Jaime says
Garlic bread is my favorite bread – as well as a favorite of my son’s. I seriously can’t get enough of it. I’ve never even thought to freeze my own. This looks delicious!
Pam says
I love garlic bread! It’s great that this is freezer friendly, so you can have it on hand.
Shell says
Yummy! I love garlic bread. I’ll have to try freezing this.
Kristi says
I’m pinning this to use later. I love that it’s simple and only takes a few ingredients. Thank you!
Colleen Lanin says
I cannot wait to make this! It goes so well with everything else that I love to cook and freeze. I currently have spaghetti, lasagna, and some beef stew in the freezer. Yay!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love this! It will go perfectly with my frozen spaghetti and frozen lasagna. Thanks for sharing this!
Louise Bishop says
I tried this and oh my goodness, I loved it! My husband told me to save this recipe for later, haha!