Description
This garlic bread recipe features a perfect balance of crispy crust, fluffy interior, and a rich garlic butter spread, making it the best garlic bread you’ll ever eat.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- If using, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the butter is melted.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- You can prepare the garlic butter in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste.
- Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg