Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of homemade garlic bread with this simple recipe that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta dishes or soups.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake the bread: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, buttered sides up. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the butter is melted and the edges are golden.
- Broil for crispiness: For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For cheesy garlic bread, add shredded mozzarella on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
