Description
Chili Crunch Garlic Bread is a bold, flavorful twist on classic garlic bread featuring a spicy chili crisp butter spread that adds heat and depth. This easy-to-make side dish has a crispy golden crust, a garlic punch, and a delightful kick of chili oil, perfect for pairing with pasta, soups, or enjoying as a spicy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (halved lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili crunch oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the garlic bread.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chili crisp oil, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Spread on Bread: Evenly spread the prepared butter mixture over the cut sides of both halves of the bread, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Parmesan: If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops of the buttered bread halves to add a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the butter mixture is bubbling.
- Optional Broil: For extra crispiness, broil the garlic bread on high for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching it closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice into pieces, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp used to control the spice level according to your preference.
- This garlic bread pairs excellently with pasta dishes, soups, or can be enjoyed as a spicy standalone snack.
- Use fresh garlic for a more pungent flavor or roasted garlic for a milder, sweeter taste.
- Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or omit cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
