How To Make Garlic Bread With Regular Bread

Crispy, buttery, and full of delicious garlic flavor, this post shows how to make garlic bread with regular bread! This easy recipe requires only 4 ingredients and comes together in minutes. The perfect appetizer and side dish for soup, pasta, and chicken!

How to make garlic bread from sliced bread

When you crave garlic bread but don’t want to make an extra trip to the grocery store to pick up a loaf of Italian bread, this post is for you!

Given how much you love our recipes for garlic bread with hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and English muffins, it’s high time that we share a garlic bread recipe with regular sandwich bread.

We all have a bag or two of sandwich bread lingering in our pantry, and this recipe is an excellent opportunity to turn it into something delicious.

Serve this sliced garlic bread with soups or salads, or enjoy it as a side with your favorite pasta dish and entrée to make it a complete meal.

Ingredients

With just 4 ingredients, garlic bread with regular bread is one of the quickest ways to make garlic bread, and it tastes amazing. You can find exact measurements in the recipe card below.

• Bread: While most garlic bread recipes call for a loaf of soft French or Italian bread, my recipe uses humble sandwich bread. Sandwich bread is softer and thinner than other bread types, so we need to adjust the cooking time accordingly and bake the garlic bread for a shorter time. Any sandwich bread can be used here! White bread, Texas toast, whole wheat bread, buckwheat bread, or gluten-free bread are all great options!
• Mayonnaise gives garlic bread so much flavor. I recommend mayonnaise over butter because it doesn’t need to soften and spreads beautifully. Sandwich bread isn’t very sturdy and can squish if your butter isn’t super soft. You won’t have that issue with mayonnaise.
• Garlic: Be sure to finely press or mince your garlic so you don’t end up with big chunks of garlic on your toast. You can even use garlic powder for those times when you need a shortcut and don’t want to fuss with peeling and mincing fresh garlic.
• Herbs add a touch of bright flavor and a little color. I love fresh parsley, but dried parsley flakes or Italian seasoning will work in a pinch.

Can I add cheese?

To make cheesy garlic bread, sprinkle the top with grated cheddar, Parmesan cheese, or try a combination of multiple cheeses. Anything goes when you make it yourself!

How to make garlic bread with regular garlic bread

Making garlic bread using white bread is so simple! It’s so easy and delicious, your whole family will love it!

1. Prep for baking. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C / gas mark 6. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
2. Mix the garlic spread. Whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, garlic, and parsley in a small mixing bowl.
3. Assemble garlic bread. Arrange your bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the garlic mayonnaise mixture all over the bread, covering it from edge to edge.
4. Toast. Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy. The baking time may be slightly shorter or longer, depending on your oven.
5. Serve. If desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and serve warm. Enjoy!

Toaster oven

There’s more than one way to toast garlic bread with sliced bread! If using a toaster oven, follow these instructions:

1. Spread the garlic mixture onto your bread.
2. Place the toast slices in the center of the grill rack.
3. Set the temperature to 400°F / 200°C.
4. Cook the toast until crispy and golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Be sure to watch it closely so your garlic bread doesn’t burn.

Air Fryer

Want to make this quick garlic bread recipe in the Air Fryer? Great idea! Your garlic bread will turn out crispy and delicious. Here’s what to do:

1. Apply the garlic mayonnaise mixture to your bread slices.
2. Arrange the toast in the Air Fryer basket in an even layer.
3. Air Fry at 400°F / 200°C until the garlic bread slices are golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Tips for success

Here are some tips for how to make the best garlic bread with regular bread!

• Cooking times vary depending on how your oven heats. The best way to know if your garlic bread toast is done is to watch it.
• Rimmed baking sheet: Use a rimmed baking sheet so no bread falls as you pull it out of the oven.
• Layer your baking sheet: Parchment paper or tin foil isn’t necessary, but it makes cleanup a breeze. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper/foil before laying out the garlic bread, then toss it in the trash afterward. This way, you won’t have to wash your baking sheet.
• Turn the baking sheet halfway through baking. Some ovens distribute heat unevenly, and turning the baking sheet ensures that all garlic bread toast slices bake evenly.
• Choose your crispiness: For extra crispy garlic bread, bake the slices for 2 to 3 minutes longer (but watch it carefully so it doesn’t get too toasted). If you like it softer, take it out after 9 to 10 minutes of baking.

Variations

Now that you know how to make garlic bread with sandwich bread, let’s play with the recipe and customize the flavor!

• Bread options: Aside from sandwich bread, you can try English muffins, hamburger or hot dog buns, soft Italian bread or French bread.
• Garlic powder: If you don’t have fresh garlic cloves available, substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. You can also add a touch of Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
• Cheesy garlic bread: Top the slathered garlic bread with grated cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese before toasting.
• Spice it up by sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes on top of your slices while they are still warm.
• Soft or crunchy texture: My recipe results in garlic bread that is soft in the center but toasted and crispy on the edges. If you prefer soft slices, tent the bread slices with aluminum foil before baking.
• Broil your sandwich bread garlic bread during the final minute if you like the top for an even deeper, darker brown.

Serving suggestions

Homemade garlic bread with regular bread isn’t just reserved for pasta night! It’s a delicious appetizer (try dipping it in marinara sauce) and works well as a side dish with your favorite mains. Try it with:

• Mac and Cheese
• Stuffed Jumbo Shells
• Salmon Pasta
• Gnocchi Bake
• Homemade Hamburger Helper
• 4-Ingredient Mac and Cheese
• Chucky Chicken Noodle Soup
• Baked Burrata
• Tomato Soup
• Baked Eggplant
• Meatballs Alfredo
• Beef Stroganoff
• Chick Fil A Chicken Noodle Soup
• Broccoli Zucchini Soup

Storage instructions

How to store garlic bread with regular bread

This quick homemade garlic bread is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble the slices ahead of time and freeze before baking. Then you’ve got some garlic bread stashed away to enjoy whenever the craving hits!

Freeze sliced garlic bread

Spread the garlic mixture on your bread, following the recipe directions. Arrange the slices on a lined baking sheet and flash-freeze for about 30 minutes to allow the garlic spread to firm up.

Once frozen, place the garlic bread into a large freezer bag for longer storage. You can freeze garlic bread with regular bread for up to 3 months.

Leftovers

Garlic bread is best enjoyed immediately. If you have leftovers, wait for them to fully cool, then place them in a Ziplock bag or an airtight container. Wrapped airtight, leftover garlic bread will be good in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Reheat sandwich bread garlic bread

Wrap leftover bread slices in tin foil and place on a baking sheet. Toast at 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4 until warmed through, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Why you should try making garlic bread with sliced bread

• Easy recipe for how to make garlic bread with regular bread.
• Simple ingredients: No need to run to the store and buy fancy bread. Good old sandwich bread, mayonnaise, and a few garlic cloves are all you need here!
• Delicious taste + texture: Is there anything more comforting than the crunchy, flavorful garlic butter toast?
• Flexible: You can toast your garlic bread in the oven, toaster oven, or Air Fryer.

More garlic bread recipes to try

There is something so irresistible about homemade garlic bread! I love serving it for most dinners because it’s something everyone will enjoy. Here are a few of our other garlic bread recipes that I think you’ll love!

• Garlic Bread without Butter
• Hamburger Bun Garlic Bread
• Hot Dog Bun Garlic Bread
• English Muffin Garlic Bread
• Mayo Garlic Bread