Garlic Bread Loaf
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly aromatic Garlic Bread Loaf—a perfect blend of crusty French bread, rich garlic herb butter, and optional Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of savory goodness. This easy recipe transforms an ordinary loaf into a golden, buttery masterpiece thanks to a clever technique of scoring the bread to pack each slice with flavor. Freshly minced garlic and parsley create a fragrant spread, while a quick bake in foil locks in the moisture, and a final crisping step delivers the ultimate texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing side pairs beautifully with pasta, soup, or any Italian-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole French bread loaf
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the French bread loaf on a cutting board and use a sharp serrated knife to make diagonal cuts along the top of the loaf, spaced about 1 inch apart, ensuring you don't cut all the way through the bread.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, and olive oil. Mix until well combined into a garlic herb butter.
Carefully spread the garlic butter mixture into each of the cuts you made in the bread, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil, sealing it securely to prevent the bread from drying out while baking.
Place the wrapped loaf directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, carefully open the foil to expose the top of the bread and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the top to crisp up.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Slice completely through the pre-cut sections and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.9 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 2965 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.0 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 633 mg | 13% | |
*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.
