Description

Garlic Bread is a classic, crispy, buttery side made with toasted bread slices generously spread with garlic butter and fresh herbs. Perfect alongside pasta, soups, or salads, this easy-to-make bread adds a fragrant, savory touch to any meal.

Ingredients

1 French bread or Italian baguette
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3-4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp salt
Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice bread loaf horizontally or into individual slices.
In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
Spread garlic butter mixture evenly over bread slices.
Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Place bread on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy at edges.
For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
Serve warm.

Notes

Add red pepper flakes for heat.Use herb butter with rosemary or thyme for variation.Top with shredded mozzarella for cheesy garlic bread.Substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter version.Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days; reheat in oven to restore crispness.