Cheesy Garlic Bread Hawaiian (Print-Friendly Version)

Cheesy, garlicky bread topped with mozzarella and finished with parsley and chili flakes for a golden, crispy bite.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Roasted Garlic

01 - 8–10 garlic cloves, peeled
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt

→ Garlic Butter Custard

04 - Roasted garlic (prepared as above)
05 - 113 grams unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 egg
07 - 60 grams whole milk
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Assembly

11 - 12 soft sheet dinner rolls (such as King's Hawaiian), kept as a single sheet (or substitute with 1 large French baguette, split horizontally)
12 - 200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
13 - Fresh parsley, for garnish
14 - Chili flakes, for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine peeled garlic cloves, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Place in a small, oven-safe lidded dish or cover tightly with foil. Roast for 20 minutes, or until garlic is soft and golden.
02 - Remove roasted garlic from the oven. Mash thoroughly with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped parsley until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 175°C. Using a sharp knife, slice the sheet of rolls horizontally into two even halves. Arrange bread, cut side up, on a baking tray and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
05 - Transfer prepared garlic butter custard to a large, shallow dish. Carefully dip toasted bread halves in the custard, ensuring all sides are well coated without soaking through.
06 - Return coated bread to the baking tray. Bake at 175°C for 15–18 minutes, or until golden on the edges.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over baked bread. Switch oven to grill/broil setting and broil for approximately 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of chili flakes. Slice as desired and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For optimal results, use high-quality soft rolls or a fresh baguette. Allow bread to cool slightly before dipping into the custard to prevent sogginess.

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