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BEST Garlic Bread

The BEST Garlic Bread You'll Ever Make at Home

Discover the BEST Garlic Bread recipe that's quick, customizable, and perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Softened; can use unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Can substitute with freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley Can substitute with other herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
For the Bread Base
  • 1 loaf Italian or French Bread Can use ciabatta

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for BEST Garlic Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, softened butter, olive oil, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, parsley, and kosher salt until smooth.
  3. Slice the Italian or French bread in half lengthwise and place cut sides up on a baking sheet.
  4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
  5. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then slice into 2-inch pieces and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy customizing this garlic bread with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences.

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