The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat Recipe
This recipe for The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With a perfect blend of garlic, butter, and herbs, this garlic bread is crispy on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf of garlic bread, serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 pound Italian loaf or French loaf
Garlic Butter:
- 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 Toppings:
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- OR
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Extra parsley and chives
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place on the prepared baking sheet, cut sides up.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the bread.
- Bake the Garlic Bread: Bake for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the edges. If using cheese, add it during the last 2 minutes of baking. For a crispier texture, bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching carefully until desired golden brown.
Notes
- For a hint of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Experiment with different herbs like oregano or basil for a unique flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 8 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Garlic Bread, Appetizer, Side Dish, Easy Recipe, Homemade Garlic Bread
