This easy cheesy garlic naan bread is incredibly quick to whip up, full of flavor and tastes delicious! Plus, this recipe is made without yeast or added sugar.
Enjoy more Asian flatbread recipes including our roti (chapati) recipe, tandoori butter naan and crispy plain paratha.
If you are a fan of garlic naan and cheese – you’re going to love this easy cheesy garlic naan!
This recipe features soft naan, topped with a garlic butter mixture and melted cheese – grilled to perfection!
The best part? Just like our regular garlic naan recipe and tandoori butter naan recipe, this cheesy garlic naan recipe skips the yeast and fancy techniques. Instead this cheesy naan recipe leans into the beauty of simplicity: a large mixing bowl, pantry staples and a pan! No stand mixer required!
This pillowy Indian flatbread is perfect as a side, appetizer – or even a snack!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: no need to let the dough rest, no fancy equipment and no hassle!
- Simple ingredients: you only need a handful of simple ingredients to whip this up!
- Versatile: enjoy as a wholesome Indian flatbread or for a fun finger food and appetizer - like our garlic flatbread recipe!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Plain flour (all-purpose flour): the base of our naan dough.
- Baking powder: the leavening agent (used instead of yeast).
- Salt – for flavor.
- Natural yogurt: the addition of yogurt keeps the dough tender and light. This recipe uses homemade yogurt but you can also Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Melted butter: for the garlic butter mixture. Use salted butter.
- Minced garlic cloves: for more flavor.
- Fresh herbs – chopped fresh coriander/cilantro for a classic garlic naan flavor.
- Cheese: a mixture of grated/shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
See recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cheese: use any type of cheese you prefer, including Monterey jack. I find cheddar and mozzarella cheese works best.
- Herbs: for an Italian twist – add a pinch of dried oregano and basil.
- Whole wheat flour: use our whole wheat flour naan recipe as a base if you prefer to use this flour.
- Olive oil: substitute butter with olive oil if preferred.
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How to Make Cheesy Garlic Naan
Step 1: Combine dry and wet ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the whisked yogurt and stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky/shaggy dough forms.
Step 2: Knead the dough.
Use a rubber spatula and/or your hands to knead the dough lightly until it comes together. You want a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Step 3: Divide dough and roll.
Divide dough into equal pieces. Shape each into a dough ball. Dust a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin gently roll out each ball into a thinner naan.
Step 4: Cook on tava.
Preheat a pan or tava on medium-high heat. Cook the naan for 2–3 minutes or until you see bubbles. Flip and cook the other side. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Step 5: Make garlic butter mixture, top with cheese and grill.
Melt butter and add minced garlic and chopped coriander, mix to combine. Spread onto each piece of naan. Top each naan with grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese and grill on high heat for a few minutes, until you notice the cheese has melted and become lightly golden brown. Slice, serve fresh and enjoy!
Top Tips
- Melted butter mixture: Brush each naan with the melted garlic butter mixture right after cooking for extra flavor and so the flatbread absorbs more of the flavor.
- Serve fresh: this is best served fresh, grill the naans just before serving for the best taste and texture.
- Divide dough into equal portions: for equal sized naan pieces.
How to Serve
- This garlic cheese naan is perfect alongside dishes including bhindi ki sabzi, Indian Brussels sprouts, pindi chole (quick chana recipe), chana masala or sweetcorn curry.
- As well as with dips and chutneys like our fresh mint chutney, guacamole (smashed avocado dip) and quick and easy blender salsa.
- Alternatively, cut into slices and enjoy this as an appetizer!
Recipe FAQs
Keep any leftover naan in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Alternatively, wrap in foil. Reheat in microwave and pan until warm and crispy.
Yes, it is best frozen before adding the cheese but you can still freeze both ways. Wrap cooled naan in foil or place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to a month. Reheat straight from frozen. Check out this easy step-by-step guide to freeze homemade naan!
Use tongs to grill the naan briefly over an open flame for that tandoor oven char for a crispier texture. Do this before adding the butter and cheese.
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Cheesy Garlic Naan Bread
Ingredients
- 150 g plain flour all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ¼ teaspoon Baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 110 g Natural yogurt or homemade yoghurt
Garlic butter
- 25 g salted butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon coriander/cilantro chopped
- Handful shredded/grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add whisked yogurt and stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
- Use a rubber spatula or your hands to lightly knead the dough until it comes together into a soft, slightly sticky ball.
- Divide the dough into equal portions (4 small dough balls). Roll each into a ball, then flatten on a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin to form naan shapes.
- Preheat a flat frying pan or tava over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear.
- Flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic and chopped coriander. Brush this mixture over the cooked naan.
- Top each naan with grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Grill on high heat for a few minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden. Slice, serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Melted butter mixture: Brush each naan with the melted garlic butter mixture right after cooking for extra flavor and so the flatbread absorbs more of the flavor.
- Serve fresh: this is best served fresh, grill the naans just before serving for the best taste and texture.
- Divide dough into equal portions: for equal sized naan pieces.
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