Easy Garlic Bread Recipe
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Easy Garlic Bread Recipe
Description
The Easy Garlic Bread recipe starts by slicing a large loaf of French or Italian bread horizontally to expose a wide surface for topping. A mixture of softened butter, shaved Parmesan, olive oil, finely minced garlic, and herbs such as thyme, parsley, basil, rosemary, or dried Italian seasoning is spread generously over the cut sides. Seasoning with salt and black pepper rounds out the flavor.
Baking the prepared bread in a hot oven at 450°F for about 8 minutes produces crisp, golden edges while the topping melts into a richly flavored garlic butter spread. Serving immediately preserves the crunch and warm, aromatic qualities.
This garlic bread makes a versatile side for many meals or a quick snack. It pairs well with pasta, soups, salads, or can be enjoyed on its own. Leftover garlic bread can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and reheated, or prepared ahead by assembling and freezing the bread unbaked. When frozen, baking time extends slightly to heat through the frozen loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread a large fluffy loaf, or italian bread
- 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs thyme, parsley, basil, and/or rosemary) or 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, chopped
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Set out a large baking sheet.
- Cut the loaf of bread in half, parallel to the cutting board. Lay both pieces of bread cut-side-up on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, parmesan cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Smash and mix until well combined.
- Spread a thick even layer of the garlic butter over the top of each piece of bread. Spread it all the way to the edges, and use it all!
- Bake on the center rack for 8 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Immediately cut and serve the garlic bread.
Notes
- Store leftover bread wrapped in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and rewarm in the oven before serving.
- Prepare the garlic bread in advance, wrap tightly, and freeze before baking; bake directly from frozen, extending cook time by about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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