The Best Homemade Garlic Bread
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The Best Homemade Garlic Bread
Description
This garlic bread recipe starts with slicing a French bread loaf lengthwise, providing two broad surfaces for topping. The butter-based spread combines softened salted butter, fresh minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and shredded Parmesan cheese, spread evenly on each sliced half. Baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit melts the butter and melds the flavors into the bread crumb while softening the loaf. An optional quick broil at the end browns the top for a crisper, more textured crust.
The result is a garlic bread with a buttery, herbaceous flavor and a combination of soft and crisp textures. It can be garnished with freshly chopped parsley for contrast and added aroma. This bread is well suited as a flavorful side for Italian dishes or any meal needing a rich garlic accompaniment.
No specific storage or serving notes were provided beyond the preparation steps.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- parsley fresh chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut your French bread loaf lengthwise and place it on top of a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl combine softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and shredded cheese. Spread evenly on each side of the garlic bread.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until butter is melted and bubbly. You can also broil the top for 1-2 minutes, in the end, to give it a more crisp top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh minced garlic combined with garlic powder in the butter spread.
- Broiling briefly after baking can add a crispier top crust but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a touch of color and fresh herbal aroma to the finished bread.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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