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A close-up of sliced garlic bread topped with melted butter and finely chopped parsley, showing a crispy crust and soft interior.

Garlic Bread

Crispy, buttery, and packed with Garlic Bread flavor, this garlic bread recipe comes together in just 15 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect with pasta, soup, or as a snack on its own.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Bread
  • 1 loaf French baguette - or Italian bread sliced lengthwise
  • ½ cup Butter - Softened
  • 4–6 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
Optional Cheese Topping
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
  • ½ teaspoon Dried oregano - Optional for added flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated knife (For slicing the loaf)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Small, for garlic butter)
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Aluminum foil (For lining the baking sheet)

Method
 

  1. Slice the bread and place it on a baking sheet.
    Two baguettes on a foil-lined tray, slathered with garlic butter and sprinkled with herbs and cheese before baking.
  2. Mix softened butter with garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.
    A white bowl containing softened butter, chopped parsley, and minced garlic being prepared for garlic bread spread.
  3. Evenly spread garlic butter over both halves of the bread.
    Three sliced bread halves on parchment paper, topped with garlic butter and shredded cheese, ready to be baked.
  4. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan for a cheesy flavor.
    Two golden-brown halves of garlic bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, glistening with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
  5. Bake at 375°F until golden, crispy, and the butter is bubbling.
    A close-up of sliced garlic bread topped with melted butter and finely chopped parsley, showing a crispy crust and soft interior.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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