5 from 66 votes
Ultimate Garlic Bread
Ultimate Garlic Bread combines crusty bread like ciabatta or baguette with a rich spread of roasted garlic, melted butter, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Baking the wrapped loaf infuses the bread with herb and garlic flavors while keeping it soft inside, with an optional cheese topping for added richness and a melty finish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 large ciabatta bread I, loaf or French baguette
- 3 Tablespoons garlic roasted garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Notes
- Choose your favorite crusty bread such as ciabatta or baguette as the base for best results.
- Roasted garlic provides a deeper garlic flavor than raw, enhancing the spread.
- Parmesan cheese adds savory flavor but not stretchiness; use mozzarella if you want melted cheese topping.
- For a crunchier crust and soft interior, bake uncovered about 8 minutes longer after initial baking.
- Store the wrapped bread in the freezer for up to 3 months; thaw in foil in the oven or at room temperature before reheating.