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The BEST Garlic Bread Recipe
This garlic bread recipe features a mix of freshly minced garlic, softened salted butter, extra virgin olive oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese blended with chopped parsley and kosher salt. The mixture is spread on halved Italian or French bread and baked until toasted, creating a buttery, garlicky crust with a hint of cheese. The bread serves as a warm, savory side or snack showcasing classic garlic bread flavors and textures.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic , peeled and minced or pressed
- ½ cup butter softened, salted
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
- ¼ cup parsley fresh chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Italian bread or French bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the pressed garlic with the softened butter, olive oil, grated Parmesan, parsley, and kosher salt until smooth.
- Cut the bread in half lengthwise and spread each cut side with the garlic butter. Place the two pieces on a sheet pan or directly on an oven rack, cut side up, and bake until toasted, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, cut into 2-inch pieces, and serve warm.
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Notes
- The garlic butter mix can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 2 months.
- Bring butter to room temperature before spreading on bread for easier application.
- Feel free to substitute parsley with fresh basil, oregano, rosemary, or Italian seasoning as desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
58mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
358IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.