Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of Great Garlic Bread. This easy-to-make classic features a perfect blend of garlic, herbs, and butter on crispy French or Italian bread. It’s a side dish that complements any meal and will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread Butter: Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of the bread. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the garlic butter mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- For cheesy garlic bread, add 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: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
