These spin-offs kick-started Australia’s obsession for getting creative with garlic bread

First came the garlic bread toastie. Then, the garlic bread cob. These are the twists on garlic bread that Australia is obsessed with.

Courtesy of taste.com.au, here are 22 garlic-bread spin-off recipes the nation has been crazy enough to follow and make at home. Warning: these come with a side of garlic breath.

Garlic bread toasties

Take the humble ham and cheese toasted sandwich to the next level with this amazing garlic bread version.

Garlic bread quiche Lorraine

This is no ordinary quiche Lorraine. If you’re familiar with our garlic bread obsession, you will not be too shocked to hear that we’ve replaced the traditional pastry crust with garlic bread slices! To ensure the quiche comes out easily, grease the dish well with butter. Once you add the egg mixture to the garlic crust, place it in the oven (don’t let it stand too long as the bread will start absorbing the egg mixture). Use a small silicone spatula to ease the quiche out of the pan once baked.

A fun twist on an absolute classic.

Air fryer garlic bread croissant roll-ups

We will never stop finding new ways to reinvent garlic bread and here’s our latest version. Using just three ingredients easily found at Coles, we’ve created our crispiest and the most moreish garlic bread roll-ups yet. Simply flatten slightly defrosted croissants, top with garlic butter and cheese, roll up and pop in an air fryer for 10 minutes. That stringy cheese and the hit of garlic make this an irresistible starter or snack.

Garlic bread pasta

Here’s an easy dinner recipes that you can turn to when you truly have nothing but pantry staples left in the kitchen. Turn spaghetti, old bread and garlic into this delicious pasta that can be whipped in 20 minutes.

Garlic bread croquettes

Crunchy potato morsels oozing with garlic butter when you bite into them. Best to double the portion, as these will fly off the plate!

Bite-size and perfect to serve before the main course.

Cheesy garlic bread wreath

Kick-off your Christmas festivities with this amazing savoury wreath that tastes like garlic bread and is oozing with mozzarella cheese.

Cheesy garlic bread pull-apart scones

What do you get when you cross garlic bread and scones? This recipe which will have you reaching for just one more (several times).

‘Garlic bread’ sausage rolls

No-one will be able to resist this buttery pastry snack that combines two of our favourites things: garlic bread and sausage rolls.\

Way better than store bought sausage rolls.

Garlic bread doughnuts

Cheese. Garlic bread. Doughnuts. Combine the three and you’ve got an addictive party snack or starter to remember.

Air fryer crumpet garlic bread

Cheesy garlic bread has never been this easy! Cheat by using store-bought crumpets and cook it in your air fryer in minutes. The crumpet holes catch even more melted garlic and herb butter than regular bread, while the soft texture ensures it’ll be perfectly gooey, every time.

Garlic bread pasta salad

With crispy garlic bread croutons and a creamy mayo dressing, this easy pasta salad will be a hit with the whole crowd.

Salad is way better with garlic bread in it.

Cheesy garlic bread pull-apart

Cheesy, buttery and doughy - no-one would guess this easy garlic bread is cooked in the slow cooker!

Pie maker cheesy garlic bread bombs

Cooked in a Kmart pie maker, these oozy garlic bread balls make for an easy kid’s dinner, side dish or finger food idea.

Garlic bread potato bake

Creamy potato bake underneath, cheesy garlic bread on top. This easy side has the best of both.

Don't knock it until you try it.

Garlic bread cob loaf dip

This amazing cob is coated in garlic butter and filled with a creamy 3-cheese mixture – what’s not to love?

French onion chicken and garlic bread bake

This hearty, creamy chicken dish is full of shortcut ingredients, like barbecue chook, frozen veg, French onion dip and garlic bread, to slash valuable prep time. Plus, we guarantee the gang will be lining up for seconds!

Lasagne and garlic bread bake

A garlic bread base filled with cheesy, bubbling lasagne. Dinnertime dreams do come true!

This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Garlic bread pizza tray bake

Garlic bread and pizza all cooked together in the one tray – this is the ultimate easy, cheesy winner.

Antipasto garlic bread

For a twist on traditional garlic bread, try this gourmet version with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and chives.

‘Garlic bread’ potatoes

Our foodies have made a lower-GI version of garlic bread that (whisper it) doesn’t actually contain any bread! Using Carisma potatoes, which have a lower glycaemic index than regular spuds, this genius recipe is super cheesy with all the garlicky flavour of the original dish. Win-win!

One of the most irresistible recipes here.

Keto garlic bread

This cheesy low-carb garlic bread is made from almond meal and is covered in mozzarella – snacks don’t get much better than this!

Cheesy garlic bread-topped minestrone stew

We’ve turned minestrone soup into a hearty one-pot stew and topped it with cheesy garlic bread. This is winter cooking at its best.

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