Great Garlic Bread Recipe
This Great Garlic Bread recipe is a perfect blend of flavors, featuring a crispy exterior with a soft, buttery interior infused with garlic and herbs. Easy to make and a fantastic side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (about 16 inches)
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 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 together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the butter is melted.
- Broil: For extra crispness, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For cheesy garlic bread, top with shredded mozzarella before baking.
- Leftovers can be wrapped and reheated in foil the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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