Ahhh garlic bread 🤌 crispy edges, soft center, pure comfort. Here’s a classic, foolproof garlic bread you can make in minutes.
Classic Garlic Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 115 g) butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1½ tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: grated Parmesan or mozzarella
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make garlic butter
Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined. - Prepare the bread
Slice bread in half lengthwise. Spread garlic butter evenly over both halves. - Bake
Place bread cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Bake 10–12 minutes until butter is melted and bread is warm. - Crispy finish (optional but amazing)
Broil for 1–2 minutes until golden and slightly crispy—watch closely! - Serve hot
Slice and enjoy immediately.
🔥 Variations
- Cheesy garlic bread: Add mozzarella + Parmesan before baking
- Herb garlic bread: Add oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning
- Extra garlicky: Roast the garlic first for deeper flavor
- Air fryer: 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes
Perfect with pasta, soup, salads… or honestly, just on its own 😄
Want a soft pull-apart version or Texas toast–style garlic bread next?
