4.9 from 147 votes
The BEST Garlic Bread Recipe
Homemade garlic bread comes together in a flash by slathering crusty bread with aromatic garlic butter.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 salted butter , softened
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated parmigiano reggiano
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 loaf Italian 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 butter mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 months. Bring the butter to room temperature before spreading on the bread.
- If you're not a fan of parsley, feel free to use fresh basil or oregano, rosemary, or an Italian seasoning blend.
Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
358IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
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.