Homemade Garlic Bread
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Homemade Garlic Bread
Description
The recipe uses softened salted butter combined with olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped parsley whipped for even distribution and fluffy texture. This mixture is generously spread on halved French bread then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Baking at 400°F allows the bread to crisp around the edges and the cheese to melt and brown lightly, enhancing flavor complexity.
The bread yields a balance of creamy garlic flavors with a hint of herbs and umami from Parmesan. The texture combines the crunch of the toasted crust and the softness of the buttered center.
Garlic bread can be sliced into portions before baking or served as halves to accompany pasta, soups, and salads. It is best served fresh from the oven to enjoy the warm, garlicky aroma.
This garlic bread can be prepared ahead in larger batches and frozen for convenient reheating. Slicing into ¾ to 1-inch thick pieces allows for single servings to be buttered and baked equally well.
Ingredients
- 1 French bread loaf
- 1/2 cup butter softened at room temperature, salted
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- With a hand held mixer, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic and parsley. Mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Cut the french bread in half length-wise and place on a baking sheet
- Spread the butter mixture on each side of the bread and top with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Baked uncovered for 8-10 minutes until the outside of the bread is slightly browned.
- Cut and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Slice the bread into ¾ to 1 inch thick pieces for individual servings and bake similarly.
- Make large batches and freeze in freezer bags for easy future use.
- Serve hot from the oven for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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