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Baked french bread sliced on a baking sheet on a parchment paper with garlic and herbs.
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The Best Cheesy Kale Garlic Bread

This ultra savory, flavorful Cheesy Kale Garlic Bread is an over-the-top delicious recipe inspired by our classic love for a good piece of garlic bread!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: baked, bread, cheesy, dairy-free, easy, family-friendly, garlic, gluten-free, homemade, kale, kid-friendly, side dish, vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

GARLIC BREAD:

  • 1 lb. French bread or Italian loaf (I love using French baguettes)
  • 1 garlic bulb, minced (You can reduce it to 4-6 garlic cloves, if desired)
  • 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Mild cheddar cheese, shredded or grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded or grated
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Instructions

CUT THE BREAD:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Cut the french bread in half, length-way and Place each halved french bread unto the prepared baking sheet, insides facing upward.

TO MAKE THE "GARLIC BUTTER":

  • In a bowl, add the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, and seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and thyme, stirring everything together until combined and smooth.

ASSEMBLY:

  • Spoon generous amounts of garlic butter unto each halved french bread evenly followed by chopped kale and cheeses.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or so, or until the cheese has melted (and becomes bubbly), and the edges are slightly golden brown. For a bit of extra crispiness, bake for another 3-5 minutes, but watch it carefully to avoid burning.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Slice and serve.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Leftover bread is best kept tightly wrapped in foil paper or plastic wrap, refrigerated for 3-5 days for optimal freshness. To extend its shelf life, you can also freeze garlic bread. When frozen, garlic bread will last for 2-3 months. 
  • GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: To make this garlic bread GF-friendly, be sure to substitute the french bread or baguettes with a gluten-free version. 
  • VEGAN OPTION: This garlic bread can definitely be enjoyed vegan by substituting three things: the butter, the cheese and ensuring that the bread is vegan-friendly. For a vegan option, So Delicious Dairy-Free or Violife cheese shreds tastes great.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1947IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg