Crowd Favorite Garlic Bread
Transform your next meal into an irresistible feast with this Crowd Favorite Garlic Bread! Perfectly crisp on the outside and buttery soft on the inside, this recipe combines a fresh loaf of French or Italian bread with a luxurious garlic butter spread infused with minced garlic, parsley, and a hint of olive oil for richness. For a flavorful upgrade, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a golden, savory finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this garlic bread recipe is the ultimate side dish for pasta, soups, or barbecue meals. Its baked-to-perfection, golden-brown crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture will make it an instant hit at any dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread loaf
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended to form a garlic butter spread.
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered surfaces for extra flavor.
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter has melted into the bread.
For an extra crispy finish, broil the bread on high for 1-2 minutes after baking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 481 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
