The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat Recipe
Indulge in the most flavorful and aromatic garlic bread that will elevate any meal to a whole new level. This recipe guarantees the perfect blend of garlic, butter, and herbs on a crispy loaf that will have your taste buds singing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 pound Italian or French loaf
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Optional:
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Garnishing:
- Extra chopped parsley and chives
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice the Bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place the halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the Mixture: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown. If adding cheese, sprinkle it on the bread during the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Optional Crispiness: For extra crispiness, continue baking for an additional 3-5 minutes, keeping a close eye to ensure it doesn’t burn.
- Garnish and Serve: Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with extra parsley and chives before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: garlic bread, appetizer, Italian, homemade, easy recipe
