5 from 81 votes
The Ultimate Garlic Bread Recipe
This garlic bread features sliced French bread spread with a seasoned mixture of softened butter, olive oil, dried herbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, then broiled until bubbly and golden. The method focuses on cripsy edges and a flavorful topping with herby notes. The recipe's flexibility allows bread choice variety and alternative baking methods, suitable as a snack or side for Italian dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
10
slices
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven broiler. Adjust the oven rack so it is 6–8 inches below the broiler element.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, use a fork or spoon to combine softened butter, olive oil, dried basil, oregano, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
- Spread the butter mixture in a generous, even layer over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler. Broil the bread until the edges turn golden brown and the surface is bubbly, about 2–5 minutes. Watch it closely because how fast it cooks is dependent on how hot your broiler is and how close your rack is to the heating element.
- Remove the bread from the oven and slice into pieces for serving.
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Notes
- Various bread types like Italian, ciabatta, sourdough, or sandwich bread can substitute French bread.
- Rotate the baking sheet under the broiler for even browning and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- If no broiler is available, bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- For softer garlic bread, wrap in foil and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.