Garlic Bread
Classic garlic bread — bread slathered with garlic butter, toasted golden. The Italian-American pasta side that's also great alone. Soft garlic butter and quality bread are the keys.
Prep Time
29 min
Cook Time
50 min
Servings
2
Calories
432 cal
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- Bread1 slices
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
- Butter¼ cup
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
- Cooking Oil½
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Ingredients
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- Bread1 slices
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Butter0.25 cup
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
- Cooking Oil0.5
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Slice a baguette or wide country loaf in half horizontally. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- 2
Make garlic butter: in a bowl, combine ½ cup softened butter, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- 3
Spread the garlic butter generously over the cut surface — to the edges. Don't skimp.
- 4
Bake 8-10 minutes until bubbling and edges are golden brown.
- 5
Optional: for extra-crispy top, broil for the last 90 seconds. Watch every second.
- 6
Sprinkle with more parsley and Parmesan. Slice into pieces. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Softened butter, not melted.
- 2.Fresh garlic, not jarred.
- 3.Parmesan is the secret.
- 4.Watch the broiler.
🔬 Why It Works
Great garlic bread balances buttery garlic flavor with crispy bread texture. Softened butter spreads in a thick layer that crisps on top while melting into the bread. Fresh garlic bloomed in the oven heat becomes sweet-toasty. Parmesan adds savory depth.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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