Garlic bread is believed to be a successor of bruschetta and was invented in Italy back in the 15th century. Its origin can be traced to ancient Rome, where it has made a lot of appearances in many books and poems of writers of that period. There are different ways that garlic bread is made around the world. In
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France where people like to call it chapon, garlic bread is generally served with a side salad. In Germany, people like to make garlic bread by using a lot of olives and onions. Thus one can easily understand that even though the foundational idea might be the same, there are a lot of variations of this dish around the world. In this article, one can get to know about five different types of garlic bread that can be made at home that are lip smacking yet very easy to make.
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* Cheese Garlic Bread
Cheesy garlic bread is a classic recipe and a pretty safe option for parties and social gatherings as most people like this snack. Cheesy garlic bread is specifically made by using the shredded asiago type of cheese along with some shredded cheddar cheese. Some people also like to add a little bit of mayonnaise to the combination of these two cheeses to give extra creaminess. Conventionally cheesy garlic bread is made by simply using cheese and some fresh bread. On the top, sprinkle some Italian herbs for that extra kick.
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* Garlic Bread Pizza
Garlic bread pizza is an Indianised version of the garlic bread recipe. This is a tangy and spicy garlic bread that can be easily made at home without a lot of hassle. One can simply take some bread slices and cover them with pizza or pasta sauce. On the top, a mixture of some fresh vegetables like onions, capsicum, and tomatoes can be sprinkled. The final touch is to add some shredded mozzarella cheese along with Italian herbs. One of the best parts about this recipe is that it can be easily cooked in the microwave as well as on a flat pan on a gas stove.
* Garlic Tomato Toast
Garlic tomato toast is also extremely easy to make at home as one doesn't need a lot of ingredients to make this dish. This dish is generally served as a side snack with some soups and stews for a comforting meal. The light snack is made by taking garlic bread slices and coating them with some garlic butter. On the top of the butter, 2 to 3 pieces of tomatoes are put and finally, some shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled on the top. The final step is to sprinkle some herbs and bake them in the oven until the cheese melts properly and the garlic bread becomes crunchy.
* Sop-tasty garlic bread
Sop-tastic garlic bread is one of the most elaborate varieties of garlic bread that is made specifically with baguettes and the special asiago cheese. This is the perfect garlic bread to make when one wants to make something extra special for any party or occasion. Fresh baguettes are stuffed with asiago cheese, onion powder, parsley, and some vegetables like capsicums and onions if one would like. The garlic bread is served with a marinara dip for the most perfect flavours that make it a wholesome meal. This dish can be served as a main course because it is quite heavy and fulfilling.
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* Chive Garlic Bread
Chive garlic bread is a delectable French recipe that can be made at home by using a handful of simple ingredients. The combination of garlic and chives gives the most irresistible savoury flavour. It is also infused with a lot of other Italian herbs like rosemary and thyme. The snack is usually served with different types of Italian meal as a side dish so that one can make the best use of pasta sauce by dipping chive garlic bread in it.
* Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
Korean-style cheese garlic bread is one of the most popular types of garlic bread that not only looks appealing but also tastes good. It has a bun-like structure and is stuffed with different types of crunchy vegetables like capsicum, carrots, corn, onions, and tomatoes on the inside. On the top, a lot of mozzarella and cheddar cheese is garnished along with some Italian herbs. The outside of the bun is crunchy and well-coated with garlic butter. Overall, the dish is a beautiful concoction of different flavours and textures that one is certainly going to enjoy.
