Description
This House Favorite Garlic Bread recipe features a crispy, golden baguette loaded with a rich, flavorful garlic-parmesan butter spread. It’s a quick and easy side dish perfect for accompanying pasta, soups, or salads, delivering a perfect balance of garlicky goodness and cheesy depth with a fresh parsley finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- half a loaf of French bread or a full loaf of Italian bread
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Butter: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Soften the salted butter by microwaving it in short increments until it is spreadable but not melted.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Grate the fresh garlic clove directly into the softened butter. Add the garlic powder, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced fresh parsley. Stir everything together thoroughly. If the butter mixture seems too runny, place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
- Spread on the Bread: Cut the French or Italian bread in half lengthwise. Generously spread the prepared garlic-parmesan butter mixture evenly over each half, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake the Bread: Place the buttered bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes. For a crispier and more browned finish, extend the baking time by an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, cut into slices, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy this classic and comforting side dish!
Notes
- Use day-old bread for a better crust when baked.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives better flavor compared to pre-grated.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: garlic bread, parmesan garlic bread, easy side dish, Italian bread recipe, baked garlic bread, parsley garlic butter
