Description
This recipe for the Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat is a true crowd-pleaser. With a perfect balance of garlic, butter, and herbs, this garlic bread is a flavorful side dish that pairs well with almost any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian loaf or French loaf
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (can also use salted)*
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Optional:
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- OR
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For garnishing:
- Extra parsley and chives
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the Bread:
- Mix the Garlic Butter:
- Bake the Garlic Bread:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Slice bread in half lengthwise and place on a large baking sheet, cut sides up.
In a medium bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, and salt together until well combined. Spread evenly over bread.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the edges. Add cheese, if desired, in the last 2 minutes of baking. For a crispier garlic bread, bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching carefully until desired golden brown color is achieved.
Notes
- To make vegan: feel free to use a vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
