Description
This easy and delicious garlic bread recipe uses simple sliced bread and a flavorful garlic butter spread, baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect as a quick appetizer or side dish, featuring a crispy crust with a rich, buttery, and garlicky topping enhanced by fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Spread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Other Ingredients
- 8 slices sliced bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the garlic bread slices evenly.
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Apply the garlic butter: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over each slice of bread, covering the surface evenly to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Add Parmesan cheese (optional): If using, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each buttered bread slice to add a rich, cheesy layer.
- Bake the garlic bread: Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then serve warm to enjoy the perfect balance of crunch and buttery garlic flavor.
Notes
- Use any type of sliced bread you prefer: white, whole wheat, or sourdough.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, mince extra cloves or allow the garlic butter mixture to sit for 10 minutes before spreading.
- The Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice savory touch.
- To keep the bread crispier, serve immediately after baking.
- Leftover garlic bread can be reheated in a toaster oven or conventional oven for best texture retention.
