Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of homemade garlic bread with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with garlicky buttery goodness, it’s a perfect side dish for any meal.
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
Topping:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread Butter: Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the butter is melted.
- Broil (Optional): For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the garlic butter in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For a cheesy variation, 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
