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Garlic Bread

The BEST garlic bread recipe! It's crisp, buttery, and easy to make. Fresh garlic, herbs, and cheese fill it with rich, savory flavor. You're going to want seconds—trust me!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or chives plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) loaf French bread or Italian bread or baguette
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Flaky sea salt
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, parsley, garlic, and salt.
  3. Use a serrated knife to slice the bread in half lengthwise. Slather the cut sides with the garlic butter. Place the bread, cut side up, on the baking sheet.
  4. Place on the high oven rack and bake for 8 minutes, then broil for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, flaky sea salt, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Slice and serve hot.