Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe
Transform your leftover bread with this delicious cream cheese garlic bread recipe. Filled with cream cheese, dipped in butter sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Easy and irresistible!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy-to-Make Leftover Bread Recipe with Amazing Cream Cheese Filling
Transform your leftover bread into a delicious cream cheese garlic bread with this easy-to-make recipe. Filled with amazing cream cheese, dipped in a butter sauce, and topped with a lot of cheese, this garlic bread recipe is a must-try.
This recipe uses leftover buns and turns them into a whole new delicious Korean-style garlic bread with cream cheese filling. It is perfect if you have a few leftover buns and want to transform them into a great, delicious treat for your family and friends.
Origin of the Dish
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a famous Korean-originated street food. This bread has the most perfectly crunchy bite on the outside while it has the most chewy and sweet taste on the inside because of its cream cheese filling. It is first dipped in a garlic butter sauce, which is the reason behind its crunchy bite. Loaded with cheese on top, it makes a perfect snack. One bread will surely satisfy your tummy’s cravings!
When is Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Typically Served?
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is typically served as breakfast because of its overloaded flavors. It is also very common in Korean street stalls, eaten as quick snacks for a hungry tummy at any time of day in between meals. However, I find this perfect for backyard family gatherings or even if you want to go on a picnic. You can keep a lunch box full of this delicious cream cheese garlic bread. What’s more amazing is how it pleases our appetite. The perfect crunchy and chewy combination is just everything!
Kitchen Utensils You Need
You will need the following kitchen tools and equipment to make this delicious snack:
- Bread knife
- Sheet pan
- Oven
- Grater
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons/cups
- Serving plate
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread’s Primary Ingredients – Cream Cheese and Garlic
If there are ingredients that are the stars for this bread snack, it should be the cream cheese and garlic. They are responsible for its mouth-watering flavors. The cream cheese used as the filling couldn’t be more fitting than any other kind of filling for this recipe. The sweet creamy taste completely complements the garlic flavor of the bread. I just couldn’t think of any other alternatives for this ingredient. No worries, you can buy this product at malls or even at supermarkets. Plus, the accessibility of products in the online world now is so much easier.
The garlic, on the other hand, is the flavor itself. It brings a classic taste to the bread which fits the appetite of anyone. Garlic is one of the most basic ingredients in any cuisine. You will never have difficulty finding one. It is available in most stores, sold per clove or per head. You can even grow one in your backyard since it typically grows in tropical areas. Just don’t ever forget this ingredient because you can never make the perfect Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread without garlic. Simple as that!
Interesting Facts
- There are more than 450 varieties of garlic in the world.
- Though this version of garlic bread is Korean, garlic bread is an entirely Italian-American invention.
- Garlic bread became popular in North America and has been on the menu as early as the 1950s.
- Cream cheese was first made in the United States in the late 1800s and has since become a popular ingredient in many recipes.
- Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread has gained international popularity through social media and food blogs.
- Garlic has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years and is known for its health benefits, including boosting the immune system.
Tips and Tricks When Making Cream Cheese Filled Garlic Bread
- Do not slice your bread too many times to prevent it from breaking apart. Leave enough space for the bread so it can hold your cream cheese filling together without breaking apart.
- For Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread, milk and egg are a must; these ingredients will give the bread a moist texture.
- You can make your own dough for this recipe, but feel free to use similar rolls or leftover buns, just as I did in this recipe.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and spreading.
- Add a pinch of salt to the cream cheese filling to enhance the flavor.
- For an extra garlic kick, add minced garlic to the cream cheese filling.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a bit of sugar to the cream cheese filling.
- To make the bread even more indulgent, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Serve the Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread warm for the best taste and texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain the bread's crispiness.
Ingredients
- 3 buns
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 4 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup all-purpose cream
- 1 egg
- Parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- Mozarella cheese, grated
- Cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
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While waiting for the oven to attain desired temperature, carefully cut the left-over buns 2 times (vertically and horizontally) to get 4 wedges. Make sure not to completely cut through the bread.
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In a mixing bowl, put the cream cheese and sugar then mix together. Afterwards, put the cream cheese filling in between the wedges and make sure not to break the wedges.
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Prepare the garlic butter. In a mixing bowl combine the melted butter, mayonnaise, all-purpose cream, egg, parsley, minced garlic and condensed milk. Whisk everything together. Give it a good whisk.
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Dip the buns into the garlic butter into the garlic butter mixture, then top with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake at 180 degree C for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Once cooked, add the grated cheddar cheese on top and serve!
This Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is everything you want in a bread: flavorful, crunchy, and chewy. It's easy to make and perfect for pleasing your family's taste buds. Whether you're using leftover buns or making fresh dough, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious treat.
The cream cheese filling is the star, perfectly complementing the garlic flavor of the bread. The garlic butter sauce adds a crunchy bite, while the cheese on top makes it even more indulgent. Serve it warm for the best experience.
Don't complicate yourself—try this easy-to-make recipe and enjoy a delightful snack any time of the day. Make your own Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread and impress your family and friends with this mouth-watering treat!