Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of this house favorite garlic bread. With a crunchy exterior and a soft, buttery center, this cheesy garlic bread is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (about 16 inches)
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for cheesy garlic bread
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Spread the Garlic Butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Add mozzarella cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For a punchier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- Leftovers can be wrapped and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
