Easy Garlic Toast
Crisp, golden, and loaded with bold garlicky goodness, this Easy Garlic Toast recipe is your ticket to a quick and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for pairing with hearty pasta dinners, creamy soups, or as a standalone snack, this recipe uses simple ingredients like fresh minced garlic, softened unsalted butter, and optional parsley and parmesan for a customizable flavor boost. Featuring French or Italian bread as the base, each slice gets lusciously coated with a savory garlic butter blend and baked to perfection for a delightful crunch. Whether you’re baking for consistency or broiling for that irresistible crispy top, this buttery garlic toast is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread slices (preferably French or Italian bread)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or set your broiler to high.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the garlic is evenly distributed.
Spread the garlic butter mixture generously onto one side of each bread slice.
Place the buttered slices of bread on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top for added flavor.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5–6 minutes until golden and slightly crisp, or broil for 2–3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the garlic toast from the oven and let it cool for 1–2 minutes. Serve warm as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 327 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 1% | |
*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.
