Easy Garlic Bread Recipe
Skip the store-bought options, and prepare this easy garlic bread recipe with six ingredients and less than 30 minutes instead!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread loaf
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley (if using). Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Mix everything together until you have a well-blended garlic butter spread.1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, 4 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Slice the baguette or bread loaf in half horizontally, creating two long halves.1 French baguette or Italian bread loaf
- Spread the garlic butter generously on the cut sides of both bread halves. Make sure to evenly coat the bread with the flavorful butter mixture.
- Place the buttered bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Optional: For added flavor, sprinkle a little extra chopped parsley on top of the buttered bread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the garlic butter is melted and aromatic. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Once the garlic bread is nicely toasted and golden brown, remove it from the oven.
- Allow it to cool for a minute or two. Then, slice it into individual portions.
- Serve the homemade garlic bread warm as a delicious side dish for pasta, salads, or any meal of choice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg