Description
This garlic bread recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or snack. The combination of fresh garlic, parsley, and butter creates a flavorful topping for crispy French bread slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (lb) loaf French bread
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste if using unsalted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, garlic powder, and salt.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake: Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add grated parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top before baking for a cheesy variation.
- For a quicker option, you can also broil the garlic bread for a few minutes instead of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg