Garlic Bread Recipe
This is the most delicious homemade garlic bread you'll ever make. It has fresh herbs, plenty of fragrant roasted garlic, and is nicely toasted. This simple garlic bread recipe pairs well with your favorite pasta meals and comfort foods and is sure to impress a crowd!
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Calories: 419kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Butter Knife
- Garlic Press
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian loaf or French loaf
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter can also use salted*
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Optional:
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- OR
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For garnishing:
- Extra parsley and chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place it cut side up on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together butter, garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- If using cheese, add it during the last 2 minutes of baking. For extra crispiness, bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg