Garlic Bread
This homemade garlic bread recipe is everything a side dish should be: warm, buttery, crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside. It’s the ultimate companion for pasta, soups, and salads—or just to eat all by itself. Using fresh garlic, quality butter, and crusty bread makes all the difference. You can make it cheesy, herb-packed, or keep it classic. Whether you’re serving guests or treating yourself, this garlic bread will have everyone asking for more. The best part? It takes just 20 minutes to make from start to finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French baguette or Italian bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- Top with cheese if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Let the garlic butter rest before spreading for deeper flavor.
- Use roasted garlic for a milder taste.
- For extra crispness, pre-toast bread before buttering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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