Description
Bold claim, but true — this is the best garlic bread you’ll ever eat. Made with crusty French bread, rich garlic butter, fresh herbs, and a golden layer of parmesan or mozzarella, it’s the perfect side to any pasta, soup, or salad. Crisp on the edges, soft inside, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or shredded mozzarella
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing the edges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread garlic butter mixture evenly over each bread half.
- Sprinkle with cheese. For extra richness, brush edges with olive oil.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp the top (watch closely!).
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use roasted garlic for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- Add a little mayo or cream cheese to the spread for a creamy twist.
- Excellent with marinara or served alongside lasagna or soup.
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Keywords: best garlic bread, cheesy garlic bread, easy garlic bread, homemade garlic bread, oven garlic bread
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- Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Nutrition (Per Serving – 1 slice)
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- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
