Fantastic Garlic Bread
Elevate your next meal with this 'Fantastic Garlic Bread'—a quick and easy recipe that delivers golden, buttery perfection in just 20 minutes! Featuring a crisp French baguette slathered in a luscious blend of melted unsalted butter, freshly minced garlic, and fragrant parsley, this garlic bread is seasoned to perfection with a pinch of salt. For an extra indulgent touch, sprinkle on Parmesan cheese before baking to achieve a deliciously cheesy crust. Ideal as a side dish or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this versatile recipe is baked to golden-brown excellence and can be broiled for an added crunch. Whether served alongside pasta, soups, or enjoyed on its own, this garlic bread is guaranteed to be a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the French baguette in half horizontally, then cut the halves into 3 to 4 smaller sections, depending on your preferred serving size.
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquified but not browned.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley. Add both to the melted butter along with the salt, stirring well to combine.
Place the baguette pieces cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously coat each bread surface with the garlic butter mixture. For extra flavor, sprinkle optional Parmesan cheese over the top of the buttered bread.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden and crisp.
For an extra-crispy texture, broil the garlic bread on high for an additional 1–2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy alongside your favorite meal or as a delicious appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2119 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.6 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*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.
