Garlic Bread
A classic Italian-inspired side dish featuring crusty bread slathered with a herbed garlic butter spread and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of crusty Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the butter is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally, switch to broil for 1-2 minutes to achieve extra crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh basil before serving.
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