My Garlic Bread Is Famous Among My Friends
This cheesy French onion garlic bread is the best of both worlds, combining garlic bread and French onion soup, with none of the hassle. With just a few ingredients and a little help from the grocery store, you’ll have a delicious twist on garlic bread in no time.
Here, I use a packet of onion soup mix and a little bit of butter to season the bread. Topping it with gooey mozzarella, Gruyère, fresh thyme, and black pepper achieves that signature French onion soup flavor. The bread crisps up in the oven to become a buttery, cheesy delight. It’s the ideal companion to any pasta dish — or if you’re like me, it makes for a great midday snack. No matter what you pair it with, it’s one of the best complements to any meal.
Why You’ll Love It
So cheesy, so flavorful. Store-bought onion soup mix brings all the flavor. Combining it with nutty Gruyère and gooey mozzarella will convince you that you can’t go back to regular garlic bread ever again.
A few ingredients go a long way. Made with just under 10 ingredients, this ridiculously flavorful bread comes together in minutes.
Key Ingredients in French Onion Garlic Bread
Onion soup mix: Brings in all the classic flavors without you having to spend hours in the kitchen.
Gruyère: Adds the perfect amount of nutty flavor and saltiness. Plus, it’s one of those cheeses that gets crispy when you melt it instead of just gooey, so it creates toasty bits along the sides of the bread.
Fresh thyme: Brings an added touch of brightness and freshness.
Mayo: The secret ingredient that helps the bread get nice and toasty, while adding a bit of tang.
How to Make French Onion Garlic Bread
Make the flavored butter. In a small bowl, stir together softened butter, mayo, onion soup mix, and garlic.
Cut bread in half. Slice the bread lengthwise, placing the halves cut side up on a lined baking sheet.
Assemble. Spread butter mixture evenly over both bread slices. Top with mozzarella, Gruyère, fresh thyme, and freshly ground black pepper.
Bake. Bake, rotating the sheet pan halfway through, until the cheese is melted and the top is browned in spots. Garnish with more thyme leaves if desired, then cut into pieces to serve.
French Onion Garlic Bread Recipe
Cheesy, crispy, and incredibly flavorful.
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes to 20 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
For the butter spread:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix, such as Lipton’s (about 1/2 [1-ounce] packet)
2 cloves garlic, minced
For the bread:
1 ( 8-ounce) loaf French or Italian bread
3 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
3 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (from about 3 sprigs), plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Make butter spread:
Stir and smash 1 stick room-temperature unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix, and 2 minced garlic cloves together with a flexible spatula in a small bowl until combined.
Assemble the bread :
Heat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Use a serrated knife to split 1 loaf French bread in half. Place cut side up on the baking sheet. Spread the butter mixture evenly onto the bread.
Sprinkle evenly with 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Bake, rotating halfway through, until the cheese is melted and the top is browned in spots, about 15 minutes total. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Garnish with more fresh thyme leaves if desired and cut crosswise into pieces.
Recipe Notes
Make ahead: The butter mixture can be made up to two days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Let sit at room temperature until softened before using.
Storage: Leftover bread can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat in a 350ºF oven until warmed through, about 8 minutes.
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