Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of homemade garlic bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with garlicky buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (about 16 inches)
Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter: Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the butter is melted. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the garlic butter ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.
- For a cheesy twist, top with shredded mozzarella before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
