Perfected Garlic Bread
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible recipe for *Perfected Garlic Bread*. Made with a crusty French baguette or soft Italian loaf, this recipe creates the ultimate balance of buttery richness, fresh herbs, and aromatic garlic. A quick melt-and-mix method seamlessly blends unsalted butter, finely minced garlic, and fresh parsley, with an optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added savory depth. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a touch of broiled crispiness, this garlic bread is ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a side dish for soups, pastas, or hearty salads, this recipe guarantees slices of warm, flavorful goodness that will be the star of any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette or Italian bread
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter (around 20-30 seconds in the microwave).
Finely mince the garlic cloves and parsley leaves, then mix them into the melted butter.
Add salt to the butter mixture and stir well. If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in at this step.
Using a pastry brush or spoon, evenly spread the garlic-butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the bread turn golden brown.
For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice into smaller pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.7 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3555 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.3 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*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.
