Pasta House Company Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe (Easy Copycat!)

Recreate the legendary Pasta House Company garlic cheese bread that has made countless diners fall in love at first bite. This restaurant copycat recipe transforms simple French bread into an irresistible appetizer with aromatic garlic butter and perfectly melted provolone cheese. With just four ingredients and 20 minutes, you can bring this beloved St. Louis restaurant classic to your table, delivering the same crispy edges, gooey cheese, and buttery garlic flavor that keeps customers coming back.

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What Makes This Cheesy Garlic Bread So Good? 

Bread is good, but add some cheese, and you have something better. Dip the bread in a butter-garlic sauce, sprinkle it with shredded Provolone, and toast it until hot and bubbly, and you have something utterly irresistible.

Cheese garlic bread from the Pasta House Company will satisfy your craving for a savory snack anytime. 

Why You Should Try This Recipe for Garlic Cheese Bread

Cheesy garlic bread is one of those dishes that is deceptively simple to make. Although it requires only a few ingredients, using the best quality you can find is vital. Don’t be afraid to spend more than usual for good bread and cheese because it will make a massive difference in the taste.

This cheesy garlic bread recipe will surely become one of your go-tos. You can serve it as a standalone appetizer or pair it with your favorite main course. 

Garlic Cheese Bread Ingredients

Essential Components:

• French or Italian bread loaf – Provides a sturdy foundation with a crispy exterior and soft interior
• Unsalted butter – Creates a rich, smooth base for garlic infusion
• Garlic powder – Delivers consistent garlic flavor throughout every bite
• Provolone cheese – Melts beautifully with a mild, creamy flavor that complements garlic

Ingredient Notes

Light and airy baguettes are not a good choice for this recipe. Hoagie-style bread is acceptable, but your best choice is a boule or Tuscan bread. 

Since most brands of pre-shredded cheese contain anti-clumping agents that can affect how they melt, your best bet is buying a block of Provolone cheese and shredding it yourself. Feel free to substitute a different type of cheese if you prefer.

How to Make Garlic Cheese Bread

To prepare garlic bread with cheese:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the bread into half-inch pieces. If you are using long and narrow bread, cut the bread on a bias to increase the length of the slice. Reserve the slices for later. 
3. Gently melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk to prevent the butter from burning. 
4. Turn off the heat and whisk in garlic powder. 
5. Dip one side of each slice in the butter mixture. 

6. Place the dipped bread slices butter side up on a baking sheet.
7. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese on top of each slice. 
8. Bake the bread in the oven until the cheese begins to brown.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and serve it hot.

Possible Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe Variations 

There are so many ways that you can change up this recipe to suit your preferences. Here are a few suggestions, but feel free to experiment and leave your best ideas in the comments below. 

• Use focaccia bread. Focaccia is already loaded with flavor, and it is perfect to use as a base for cheesy garlic bread. Since focaccia is so thick, cut each slice in half horizontally before topping. 
• Replace the garlic powder with real crushed garlic. Either finely chop garlic cloves or use cubes of frozen minced garlic, like the ones from Dorot, to keep things easy.
• Use a different cheese. Shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, or Colby jack cheese.
• Add some other toppings. There are endless toppings you can add. Try pepperonis or cooked pieces of sausages. A few slices of vegetables like mushrooms, diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, or caramelized onions would be a delicious addition. Sprinkling fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, rosemary, or torn basil over the bread when it comes out of the oven will enhance the flavor.

What to Serve It With 

Garlic bread with cheese is the perfect side dish for almost any Italian-style meal. Here are a few suggestions where it really shines:

• Pasta e Fagioli is already a healthy and hearty soup on its own, but serving it with a piece or two of cheesy garlic bread turns it into a filling main course. 
• Eggplant Parmesan. Forget the overbreaded processed discs of eggplant and try this traditional Eggplant Parm recipe instead. The tangy tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella will make you think of the old country. 
• Italian Chopped Salad. Although this chopped salad from Cucina! Cucina! is chockfull of chicken, chickpeas, and two different kinds of cheese and makes a pretty good entree salad on its own; cheese garlic bread helps to round out the meal. 

Storage & Reheating Instructions

• Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover slices in airtight containers with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Not recommended as bread texture becomes soggy when thawed.
• Reheating Method: Wrap slices in aluminum foil and heat in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and bread warms through. Avoid microwaving, which makes bread rubbery and cheese tough.

More Pasta House Company Recipes

• Past House Fettuccine Alfredo
• Pasta House Pasta con Broccoli
• Pasta House Penne Primavera
• Pasta House Salad

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• Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
• Commanders Palace Garlic Bread
• Domino’s Garlic Bread Twists
• Garlic Texas Toast
• Little Caesars Cheese Bread Sticks
• Olive Garden Breadsticks
• Parmesan Cheese Garlic Bread
• Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks
• Pizza Monkey Bread

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Many thanks to Cheryl for this recipe!