Reheat Garlic Bread’s Golden Crispiness

Garlic bread is a delicious accompaniment to many meals. But leftover garlic bread often ends up in the trash because people don’t know how to properly reheat it to restore its texture and flavor. With the right technique, you can easily reheat garlic bread and make it taste fresh again. Here are tips for reheating garlic bread using different appliances.

Reheating in the Oven

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Place garlic bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure slices are not touching each other.
• For refrigerated bread, bake for 4-6 minutes, checking frequently. Bread should be heated through without drying out.
• For frozen bread, bake 6-10 minutes. Check every 2 minutes after 6 minutes to avoid over baking.
• If bread is not crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to recrisp the crust. Watch closely to avoid burning.
• Remove from oven and let sit for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Reheating in the Toaster Oven

• Preheat toaster oven to 300°F.
• Place garlic bread slices directly on the rack. Make sure they are not overlapping.
• For refrigerated bread, toast for 2-4 minutes, checking frequently.
• For frozen bread, toast for 4-6 minutes, checking every minute after 4 minutes.
• If needed, broil for 1 minute at the end to recrisp the crust. Watch closely to prevent burning.
• Remove from toaster oven and let sit for 1 minute before serving.

Reheating in the Microwave

• Place garlic bread slices on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer.
• For refrigerated bread, microwave for 15-20 seconds at a time, until just warm.
• For frozen bread, microwave for 30 seconds at a time, checking in between until warm.
• After microwaving, let sit for 1 minute before serving. Can broil briefly to recrisp crust if desired.

Reheating in an Air Fryer

• Preheat air fryer to 325°F.
• Place garlic bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, not overlapping.
• For refrigerated bread, cook for 3-5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
• For frozen bread, cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway.
• Check frequently and remove once bread is heated through and crust is crispy.
• Let sit for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Reheating on the Stovetop

• Place a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a teaspoon of butter or olive oil.
• Add garlic bread slices and cook 2-3 minutes per side until warmed through and crispy.
• Keep heat low to avoid burning the bread.

Tips for Reheating Garlic Bread

• Always reheat garlic bread at a lower temp than you cooked it to avoid burning or drying out.
• Cut garlic bread into smaller pieces so it reheats faster.
• Wrap leftovers well and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
• Frozen bread will take about twice as long to reheat as refrigerated.
• Let the bread rest for 1-2 minutes after reheating for the heat to evenly distribute.
• Let garlic bread slices come to room temp before reheating for more even heating.
• Reheat garlic bread at a lower temp than you cooked it to prevent drying out.
• Cut into smaller pieces so it reheats faster and more evenly.
• Use a nonstick baking sheet or aluminum foil to prevent sticking.
• Add a teaspoon of water to the baking sheet to create steam for a softer crust.
• Wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Questions and Answers

Q: How do I reheat garlic bread in the oven?

A: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Place the garlic bread slices directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet if you prefer. Bake for 4-6 minutes if refrigerated and 8-10 minutes if frozen. Check frequently and remove once warm throughout.

Q: Can I reheat garlic bread in the microwave?

A: Yes, you can use the microwave to briefly warm up refrigerated garlic bread. Place slices on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 15-20 seconds at a time, checking until warm. Microwaving can make the bread rubbery so only use it for a quick warm up.

Q: How long does it take to reheat frozen garlic bread?

A: Frozen garlic bread will take about twice as long to reheat as refrigerated. Plan for 8-12 minutes in the oven, 6-8 minutes in the air fryer, and 30-60 seconds at time in the microwave. Always check frequently.

Q: How do I crisp up the crust when reheating garlic bread?

A: Using the oven or air fryer are the best ways to recrisp the crust while reheating. You can also briefly broil the slices after warming through to add crunch. Just watch closely to avoid burning.

Recipes

Garlic Parmesan Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 French baguette
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Mix together melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, and parsley.
2. Slice baguette diagonally into 1-inch slices.
3. Brush garlic mixture evenly on both sides of each slice.
4. Bake at 400°F for 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
5. Let cool completely then wrap tightly.
6. To reheat – bake at 300°F for 4-6 minutes until warmed through.

Cheddar Jalapeño Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp minced jalapeños
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Mix together butter, garlic, cheddar, jalapeños, chili powder and parsley.
2. Spread evenly over cut sides of bread.
3. Sandwich bread back together and wrap in foil.
4. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until cheese melts.
5. Let cool completely then refrigerate up to 3 days.
6. To reheat, unwrap foil and bake at 300°F for 8-10 minutes.

Pesto Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
• 6 tbsp pesto
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Mix together pesto, butter, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
2. Brush mixture evenly on both sides of each bread slice.
3. Arrange on baking sheet and broil 2-3 minutes until browned and crispy.
4. Let cool completely, then wrap tightly.
5. To reheat, place on baking sheet and broil again 2-3 minutes until warm.