Description
This garlic bread is deliciously buttery and perfectly crispy, making it an ideal side for pasta or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix well.
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise or into thick slices, depending on your preference.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously across the surface of the bread.
- Place bread on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes (watch carefully).
- Let it cool for a minute before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- This recipe can be modified by adding additional herbs or spices to the garlic butter mixture.
- For a spicier kick, you can add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg