Description
This easy Classic Garlic Bread recipe is buttery, garlicky, and crispy, perfect for serving alongside pasta or as a delicious snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt in a bowl.
- Slice bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter evenly over each half.
- Place bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy. For extra crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For cheesy garlic bread, add shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before baking.
- Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 12min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Classic Garlic Bread, Garlic Bread Recipe, Easy Garlic Bread, Buttery Garlic Bread