Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
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Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
Description
Classic Homemade Garlic Bread combines a butter-based garlic spread with aromatic Italian seasoning and parsley, applied generously onto halved French or Italian bread. Baking at a high temperature crisps the edges and melts the butter mixture, creating a savory crust with hints of garlic and herbs. Adding Parmesan cheese before baking introduces a subtle cheesy layer and a slightly salty finish.
The texture contrast between the crunchy toasted edges and the tender bread center balances well with the rich garlic butter flavor. Baking bread this way enhances the aroma and makes it ideal for dinner accompaniment or snacking.
This garlic bread is best served warm with pasta dishes or alongside soups and salads. You can adjust slices to your preference for serving size.
For longer storage, treat the bread with the garlic butter mixture and freeze in slices wrapped individually. When ready to serve, bake from frozen and broil briefly for crispiness and bubbly cheese. This allows you to prepare in advance and reheat as needed without sacrificing texture or flavor.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1 Tbsp olive oil optional
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1/2 tsp parsley can use 1/4 tsp dried parsley instead, fresh, minced
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread Italian bread is a good substitute
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add all garlic butter ingredients (butter, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper) and stir to combine well.
- Slice loaf of bread in half lengthwise (so you end up with 2 halves of bread that are as long as the whole loaf was) and add to prepared baking sheet.
- Generously spread butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread, and top with Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy enough for your tastes. Slice into how ever many pieces you'd like.
Notes
- Slice the loaf lengthwise to create two long halves for easy spreading and baking.
- To store, freeze bread slices individually wrapped after applying garlic butter and optional Parmesan.
- Reheat frozen bread by baking at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil 1-2 minutes to melt cheese and crisp edges.
- Slicing into desired serving portions can be adjusted based on preference; standard estimate is 16 slices per loaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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