I’ve made my own garlic bread in the past and it’s to die for, but when do I ever need a whole loaf at once? While I probably could eat a whole loaf, I know deep down that it’s probably not a good idea (look at me being a responsible adult!). This Homemade Freezer Garlic Bread fixes that problem. Prepare the slices of garlic bread ahead, freeze them (unbaked), and then they’re ready and waiting for you whenever you get the craving, just like the kind you buy in a box at the store.
What’s So Great About Freezer Garlic Bread?
EVERYTHING. J/k, almost. It’s super fast to prepare and then you have a whole stockpile of single serving slices that are ready to pop into the oven on a moments notice. Bake two slices or ten, it’s up to you! Plus, since you’re mixing up the garlic butter topping, you know exactly what’s in there (and what isn’t), which always makes me feel good.
How Long Can You Keep Garlic Bread in the Freezer?
I usually try to use my garlic bread within three months of freezing. But if we’re being honest, it never lasts that long because it’s too good! Frozen foods undergo a slow decline in quality and flavor while frozen, so you don’t want to keep them too long, even if technically they are still safe to eat.
Homemade Freezer Garlic Bread
Servings 12 to 16 slicesIngredients
- 8 Tbsp salted butter, room temperature ($1.04)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced ($0.32)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley ( $0.30)
- 1 loaf French bread ($1.00)
Instructions
- Add the butter, olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, and parsley to a bowl. Mix the ingredients together until they form a fairly smooth mixture.
- Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices (12-16 slices, depending on the size of the loaf). Add 1/2 to 1 Tbsp of the garlic spread to each slice of bread and spread it from edge to edge. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and then place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes to allow the butter to firm up. Once firm, transfer the garlic bread to a gallon-sized freezer bag for longer storage. Store in the freezer up to three months.
- To cook the frozen slices of garlic bread, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Once the oven is heated, take as many slices out of the freezer as you’d like, and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.* If you prefer a softer garlic bread without crispy edges, wrap the slices in foil before baking.
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How to Make Freezer Garlic Bread – Step by Step Photos
In a bowl, combine 8 Tbsp room temperature salted butter, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 Tbsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Mix them all up until it forms a fairly smooth mixture (a few chunks of butter are a-okay).
Take a loaf of French bread and slice it into 1-inch pieces (12-16 pieces, depending on the length of your loaf).
Place your bread slices on a baking sheet. Divide the garlic spread between your slices (about 1/2 to 1 Tbsp per slice) and spread it from edge to edge of the bread. Freeze the bread flat on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes, or until the garlic spread is firm (if you forget at 30 minutes and come back to it hours later, that’s okay. Just don’t leave it for more than a day or it could start to dry out or absorb rogue flavors.
Transfer the frozen garlic bread to a gallon-sized freezer bag for long term storage. Always make sure to label and date your frozen goods!
To bake the frozen garlic bread, preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place your frozen slices on a baking sheet and once the oven is fully preheated, transfer the slices to the hot oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the garlic bread are golden brown. If you prefer a softer garlic bread rather than one with crispy edges, you can wrap the slices in foil before baking.
I love your blog and recipes. I especially use a lot of your recipes that freeze well or are made for the freezer like this. I would love it if you could have a tab under your recipe index that brought up all your recipes that can be freezer meals. When I searched freezer meals this recipes and ones like your bean quesadillas and freezer biscuits didn’t come up. Thanks so much and keep posting!
The reason I’ve decided not to do this is because “freezer friendly” is so subjective. So many of the dishes that I think freeze well others find the texture/flavor changes to be too much. Unfortunately it’s not a clear line between freezes well and doesn’t freeze well. There is a large grey area. :(
I skip between following recipes and just throwing ingredients together for garlic bread, but after trying this garlic butter spread last night, I think I’ll be following this recipe from now on. My husband and kids loved it, and so did I!
I made a big ol’ double batch of this, and my husband has decreed that we’re never buying the store-made garlic bread ever again. I haven’t yet found a recipe from your site that hasn’t been A+
Could this be cooked in a microwave? I know it will not be as good as in an oven, but the man I am making this for does not use his. :)
It will probably be soggy, but it can technically be done. :P
So easy and delicious. Love being able to make just one or two pieces at a time. Thanks!
Does the garlic burn when you reheat? Have you ever reheated in a toaster oven?
I haven’t used a toaster oven, but my garlic didn’t burn when I reheated them. :)
hi i don’t have microwave or oven, is there any way to make this recipe on stove.please let me know
This recipe doesn’t use a microwave.
Hema, to answer your question you should be able to do this on the stove using a pan.
Hi! I really loved this garlic bread recipe. It was very easy to make & tasted great! I was just wondering if you had a suggestion on how to make the bread crunchy? I left mine in the oven for about fifteen minutes and the center of the bread wasn’t even golden :/
You can try placing it under the broiler for a minute or so. That will help crisp up the outside.
if I make the bread fresh for a party and skip freezing it will it turn out ok?
Yep, it sure will. :)
I feel silly for not thinking of this sooner. My local Wal-Mart always has day old loaves for $0.39. Now I known what to do with the rest of loaf if I don’t use it. Thanks.
Awesome!!
These are fabulous. I added some grated Parmesan cheese, perhaps a tablespoon or so, and a pinch of cayenne. Also, because I don’t like garlic bread with a wet, butter soaked center, after I buttered the slices, I scraped off most of the butter from the very centers, scraping off an area about the size of a penny. They were nice and toasty all the way through.
I really enjoyed this recipe. It’s super easy to make, and the final product tastes great. I mixed up the spread in my food processor to make it even easier. I’ll be making my own garlic bread from here on out!
Just pulled these out of the freezer and made a mozz and cheeder grilled cheese with them. Oh my… THANK YOU BETH
Oh my gosh, James! That sounds SO GOOD! I’ll have to try it!
Made this for my family last night to go with your Spicy Tomato and Shrimp Pasta – absolutely knocked it out of the park! All we could do was make happy moany noises at each other the whole time we were eating, haha! I had some rosemary’d green beans and a simple green salad on the side with fresh cut strawberries for dessert. So much food omg.
So glad you liked my recipe for Freezer Texas Toast! It’s one of our favorites! Beautiful pictures. :)