Garlic Bread Spread
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Garlic Bread Spread
Description
The Garlic Bread Spread uses softened butter combined with olive oil to improve spreadability and reduce burning during oven baking. Garlic powder provides consistent, smooth garlic flavor that mixes evenly throughout the spread without the intensity of raw garlic. Fresh chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note and green flecks for visual appeal.
This spread can be applied to sliced bread before baking to produce garlic bread with golden edges and a tender interior. It keeps well when refrigerated for several days and can also be frozen for longer storage, making it convenient for advance preparation. The recipe yields enough spread for approximately one loaf of bread, sliced into about 12 pieces with a tablespoon of spread each.
Softening butter properly is key to mixing these ingredients evenly and achieving a creamy texture. The recipe's recommended baking at 375°F for about 20 minutes allows the spread to melt and brown without burning, thanks to the inclusion of olive oil.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened (see note 1)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (see note 2)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder (see note 3)
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, olive oil, garlic powder, and parsley until well combined.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes or gently in the microwave at low power to ensure easy mixing.
- Olive oil helps prevent burning and improves spreadability by increasing the oil's smoke point.
- Garlic powder provides even garlic flavor without the harshness of fresh minced garlic in the spread.
- This recipe makes enough spread for one loaf of garlic bread (around 12 slices with 1 tablespoon each).
- Store the prepared spread covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before use.
- To bake garlic bread, preheat oven to 375°F, spread evenly on bread halves, and bake until edges turn golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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