English Muffin Garlic Bread
Last Updated on May 25, 2023 by Betty Davies
This quick and easy garlic bread toast recipe is so easy to make with just 4 ingredients. Oven baked, this English muffin garlic bread comes out perfectly crispy, buttery and garlicky and a little parmesan cheese adds a wonderful flavor. The perfect recipe when you need garlic bread in a hurry!
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There is never, I repeat, never, a bad time for garlic bread! Perfect to serve up as an appetizer or a side dish to accompany your favorite Italian foods, it’s always popular!
This English muffin garlic bread recipe is quick and easy to make, it’s an easy addition to any weeknight dinner. The oven baked muffins get wonderfully crispy edges, whilst remaining fluffy in the middle, and the fresh garlic flavor shines through. The addition of parmesan cheese, makes these irresistible!
Buttery, cheesy, garlicky and crunchy, you have to give these a go!
Be sure to try my Pesto Garlic Bread and Cheesy Garlic Bread too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Easy: These take minutes to put together and are quick to bake, now you’ve always got time to make garlic bread!
- Kid friendly: Even your picky eaters will love this bread side dish!
- Dietary info: This English muffin garlic bread recipe can easily be made vegetarian.
Ingredients
- Salted Butter: Your butter should be at room temperature so that it is easy to combine with the other ingredients and easy to spread on the English muffins.
- Garlic: Dice or mince the garlic cloves as finely as you can for the strongest flavor.
- Parmesan: This is optional, but I like to add a little parm for flavor.
- English Muffins
To serve, I like to add a little chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness.
How to Make English Muffin Garlic Bread
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
- Mix together the ingredients for the garlic butter (photo 1).
- Butter the muffin halves (photo 2).
- Bake til crispy and golden brown (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
It’s easy to make this English muffin garlic bread your own! Try mixing some fresh herbs into the butter or you could swap the parmesan cheese for shredded cheddar or another type of cheese. Make it vegan by using a plant based butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
I much prefer to use fresh garlic in this recipe, but powdered will work in a pinch and it will still be delicious! For this recipe, use half a teaspoon of garlic powder to replace the 2 cloves.
You can broil the muffins rather than bake them, but this will mean that the bottoms will stay soft. Oven baking them makes them crispy all over which means they are easier to hold and eat, plus you get a great crunch.
Yes! These come out great in the air fryer! Cook them at 400F / 200c for 3 to 5 minutes til done to your liking.
Serving Suggestions
English muffin garlic bread is a great addition to any meal, but works especially great with Italian dishes, or, enjoy as an appetizer with a delicious dip before your dinner. Try it with:
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
You can make up the garlic butter several days ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge.
The English muffins are best enjoyed as soon as they’re ready so that they are nice and crispy, but they can be reheated in the oven.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- You can half the amount of butter to reduce calories, though that’s something I would never do!
- Break the English muffins open with a fork, rather than cut them open with a knife. They will have a crispier texture this way.
- For best results, preheat the oven for an even cook and a crispy bite!
This English muffin garlic bread recipe is so quick and easy, but the flavors are restaurant quality! Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle, these are a must make!
More Bread Recipes
- Air Fryer Garlic Pizza Rolls
- Garlic Butter Croutons
- Pizza Dough Garlic Balls
- Air Fryer Parmesan Croutons
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English Muffin Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- ½ stick salted butter (softened)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced / finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan (optional)
- pinch salt and black pepper
- 2 English muffins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200c.
- Add the butter, diced garlic, parmesan and salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mash together with a fork til combined.
- Break the muffins in half and spread the garlic butter mix over the cut side of each muffin. Place into a baking tin, or on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes til crispy. You can then place under the broiler to brown the tops for a minute or two if you like.
Notes
- You can half the amount of butter to reduce calories, though that’s something I would never do!
- Break the English muffins open with a fork, rather than cut them open with a knife. They will have a crispier texture this way.
- For best results, preheat the oven for an even cook and a crispy bite!
