Description
A quick and delicious garlic bread recipe with crunchy edges and buttery garlic goodness, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of crusty bread (preferably Italian or French)
- 1/2 cup softened salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined.
- Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier option, swap butter for olive oil. You can also add cheese on top for cheesy garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic bread, Italian bread, quick recipes, side dish