Description
Learn how to make delicious and aromatic homemade garlic bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. A perfect side dish for any meal or a tasty snack on its own.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
For the Bread:
- 1 large Italian loaf (about 1 pound)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F / 204°C.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add herbs: Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, and basil.
- Prepare the bread: Cut the Italian loaf lengthwise into two halves.
- Spread the butter: Spread the butter mixture evenly on the cut side of each bread half.
- Bake: Place the buttered bread on a baking pan and bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Allow the garlic bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Garlic Bread, Homemade, Side Dish, Bread Recipe, Easy, Italian Cuisine
