The Best Garlic Bread Recipe: Easy, Irresistible, and Homemade
Discover the secret to making the best garlic bread that is both easy and delicious. Perfect as a side or appetizer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves of the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg