Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of freshly baked Homemade Garlic Bread with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, this garlic bread is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf of French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and butter is melted. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier texture.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw.
- You can add mozzarella or provolone cheese for a cheesy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
