Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread
This vegan cheesy roasted garlic bread is crispy, golden, and packed with rich, savory flavors. Roasted garlic, caramelized shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey vegan cheese make this the ultimate comfort side dish or appetizer. Perfect for sharing — if you’re willing!
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 115 g butter (softened)
- 2 bulbs garlic
- 4 pcs shallots
- 50 g sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 10 g fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 225 g vegan cheese
- 1 baguette (or preferred bread)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2. Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs and shallots. Drizzle them with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- 3. Once roasted, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves and shallots into a bowl, discarding the skins.
- 4. Add the softened butter, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped basil to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to create the garlic butter mixture.
- 5. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves.
- 6. Sprinkle the vegan cheese evenly on top.
- 7. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 8. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley and chili flakes, then slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1147mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 4mg