Description
This Homemade Garlic Bread recipe is a simple and delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta dishes or as an appetizer. With a crispy exterior and a soft, buttery interior infused with garlic and herbs, this garlic bread is sure to be a hit at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
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 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Add Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Broil: For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For a cheesier version, top with shredded mozzarella before baking.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be a substitute.
- Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
