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This cheesy jalapeno garlic bread recipe is made with French bread, jalapeno peppers and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Serve this spicy cheese bread as a delicious side dish or easy game day appetizer.
Spicy Garlic Cheese Bread
My family is crazy about anything with garlic and cheese. The cheesier, the better! So, when I make this garlic cheese bread with jalapenos, there’s never any left! I usually make this spicy cheesy garlic bread recipe as an appetizer during football season, but I have also served it as a side dish with pasta.
This easy recipe is a delicious way to kick up your basic garlic bread, and it’s easier than making garlic pull-apart bread. If you love heat, try my jalapeño popper dip, jalapeno popper wonton cups or jalapeno cranberry dip or these delicious jalapeno sausage muffins next!
Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of what you need to make this simple recipe. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- French bread — choose a long loaf for more slices or a shorter loaf for fewer servings.
- Butter — I always use salted butter, but you can use unsalted if you prefer.
- Olive oil — combines with the butter to make the spread
- Garlic clove — minced
- Jalapeno pepper — Diced and a few slices for the top of the bread
- Garlic powder — for maximum garlic flavor
- Cheese — a blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella
How to Make Cheesy Jalapeno Garlic Bread
First, you’ll make the garlic butter. Just melt a stick of butter on the stove, along with the olive oil, chopped pepper and minced garlic. I like to let it simmer for a bit to extract as much flavor as possible.
Next, slice the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. Place it on a baking sheet, and spread both sides with the garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the bread. Then, place the sliced jalapenos evenly on top of the cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. The crust will be nice and crispy. If you want a softer crust, you can bake at a lower temperature for a little longer.
Storage
If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The bread keeps for 3-4 days. For best results, reheat the bread on low heat in the oven. You can even freeze this cheesy bread for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tip
You can add more cheese for an even cheesier bread. Broil for a few seconds at the end if you want a crispier top.
Cheesy Jalapeno Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers 1 diced and 1 sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉
- Slice loaf of bread in half, length-wise, and place cut sides up on a lined baking sheet
- In a small saucepan, melt butter along with olive oil, minced garlic and diced jalapeno pepper over low heat
- Brush the melted garlic butter mixture over the bread
- Sprinkle bread with garlic powder, and top with cheese
- Add jalapeno pepper slices evenly on top of the bread
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until bread is crisp and cheese is melted
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What an easy recipe. Made a double recipe for the last tailgate party. No leftovers!
Absolutely wonderful food. Me and my friend ate the entire thing in minutes!
Oh boy this is dangerous!! I made this and almost ate it all myself! This is a super easy recipe and I can’t wait to have it be my go to for dinner meet ups and when people are over
Thanks, Judy. So glad you liked the bread!