Cheesy Garlic Bread Custard (Print Version)
Golden bread with roasted garlic, buttery custard, and savory melted cheese for the perfect comfort bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Roasted Garlic
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8-10 garlic cloves
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Pinch of salt
→ Garlic Butter Custard
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Roasted garlic
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113 grams melted butter
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1 egg
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60 grams milk
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Assembly
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12 King's Hawaiian sheet rolls or French baguette of similar size
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Chopped parsley
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Chili flakes
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Mix the peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a mini oven-safe pot with a lid or cover with foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes until soft and golden. Mash with a fork and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and parsley. Whisk thoroughly until smooth.
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Reduce oven temperature to 175°C. Slice the sheet of bread rolls into two halves. Place on a large baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until light golden and crispy.
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Transfer the prepared garlic butter custard to a larger pan. Carefully dip the baked bread sheets or French baguette loaves into the custard, ensuring all sides are well coated.
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Place the coated bread back onto the baking sheet. Bake at 175°C for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
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Top the bread with shredded mozzarella cheese. Change the oven setting to broil or grill and heat for approximately 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
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Garnish the cheesy garlic bread with fresh parsley and chili flakes. Slice and serve hot.