The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate garlic bread experience with this recipe for the best garlic bread you’ll ever eat. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with garlic and herb flavors, this garlic bread is a perfect side dish for any meal or a delicious snack on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf of garlic bread 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian/French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 pound Italian or French loaf
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnishing:
- Extra chopped parsley and chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice Bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place the halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread Garlic Butter: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Add cheese if desired during the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Extra Crispiness: For extra crispiness, bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Once done, garnish with extra parsley and chives before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese toppings based on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your taste preferences.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 2 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Garlic Bread, Side Dish, Easy Recipe, Baking, Garlic Butter
