Ah, Garlic Bread 🥖🧄—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor. Perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or salads! Here’s a simple homemade recipe:
Classic Garlic Bread
Servings: 4–6
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10–15 min
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread loaf
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt (and Parmesan if using).
- Slice the bread
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each half.
- Bake
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until the edges are golden and the butter is melted.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve
- Slice and serve warm.
🔥 Tips
- For cheesy garlic bread, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top before baking.
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger flavor, or roasted garlic for a sweeter, milder taste.
- Can make ahead: prepare, wrap in foil, and bake just before serving.
- Perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or salads.
I can also give you a quick skillet garlic bread version that’s ready in under 5 minutes if you’re short on time.
Do you want the skillet version?
