Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe
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Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe
Description
In this Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe, softened butter is mixed with minced garlic and parsley and seasoned with salt and black pepper. The mixture is evenly spread on halved French or Italian bread and baked at 350°F. After baking, shredded Parmesan is sprinkled on top and the bread is broiled briefly until browned, creating a golden cheesy crust. This bread offers a comforting taste of garlic with a tender interior and crisp edges.
The baking and broiling steps add texture contrast, while the optional Parmesan cheese lends richness and a slightly salty flavor. This bread pairs well with soups, pasta dishes, or salads.
For best results, consume the garlic bread immediately, or keep it warm at low oven heat for up to 30 minutes to avoid drying out. It can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to five days but does not freeze well. To reheat, wrap portions in foil and warm in a 350°F oven until heated through. Various loaf-style breads can be used, and butter can be substituted with olive oil if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 unsalted butter stick, softened
- 3 garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely minced
- 1 French bread sliced in half longways, or Italian bread; loaf of
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a bowl mix the butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper together until combined. Set aside.
- Next, evenly spread the garlic butter on to each sliced half of bread on the cut side.
- Place the bread on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°.
- Take the bread out of the oven and evenly sprinkle the cheese on top and then place it under the broiler for 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Eat the garlic bread soon after baking for the best texture and flavor.
- Keep warm in the oven at 200°F for up to 30 minutes if not serving immediately, though it may dry slightly.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is not recommended.
- Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until warm.
- You can use any loaf-style bread, such as French or Italian, for this recipe.
- Butter can be replaced with about 1/3 cup olive oil as an alternative.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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