Description

Korean Garlic Cheese Bread is a delightful fusion treat featuring soft, buttery bread filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Baked to a golden perfection, this popular street food snack combines creamy, garlicky, and slightly sweet flavors perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting snack.

Ingredients

Bread

6 small round bread rolls (brioche or dinner rolls work well)

Cream Cheese Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk (optional, for smoother texture)

Garlic Butter Sauce

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp honey or sugar
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk if desired for a creamier texture. Transfer this filling to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner cut off for easy filling.
Score the Bread: Cut each bread roll into 6 wedges like a flower without slicing all the way through so the pieces stay connected at the base.
Fill the Bread: Pipe the cream cheese mixture into the center and between each wedge section, ensuring every slice has a generous amount of filling.
Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, honey or sugar, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, beaten eggs, and salt to create a rich and flavorful garlic sauce.
Coat Rolls: Dip each filled bread roll into the garlic butter sauce or spoon the mixture liberally over the top and sides to coat thoroughly.
Bake: Place the coated rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the filling is set.
Serve: Serve the Korean Garlic Cheese Bread warm to enjoy the gooey cheese and aromatic garlic flavors at their best.

Notes

Using brioche or dinner rolls with a soft texture yields the best result.
The optional milk in the cream cheese mixture can help achieve a smoother filling but can be omitted if desired.
Adjust the sweetness in the garlic butter sauce by using honey or sugar according to your taste preference.
Do not slice the bread rolls completely to keep the wedges attached for easy dipping and eating.
Serve immediately while warm for optimal gooey texture and flavor.