Description
This House Favorite Garlic Bread recipe features a crispy, golden French or Italian bread loaf slathered in a rich, buttery garlic mixture infused with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Baked to perfection, it’s an irresistible side that complements any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Bread
- Half a loaf of French bread or a full loaf of Italian bread
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Soften the butter by microwaving it in short increments until spreadable but not melted.
- Grate Garlic: Grate the large garlic clove directly into the softened butter to maximize fresh flavor.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the garlic powder, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and minced fresh parsley into the butter-garlic mixture. If the butter feels too runny, chill it briefly in the fridge to firm up.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the loaf of French or Italian bread in half lengthwise to create two large pieces, ready for spreading the garlic butter.
- Spread Butter: Liberally spread a thick layer of the prepared garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 9 to 10 minutes. For a more browned, crispy top, bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, slice into serving pieces, and enjoy immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Using fresh grated garlic instead of garlic powder adds a sharper, more robust flavor.
- Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer softer or crispier garlic bread.
- Parmesan cheese not only adds flavor but also helps create a golden crust when baked.
- Fresh parsley brightens the richness of the butter and cheese mixture with its herbal notes.
- If you want extra garlic flavor, add an additional clove of garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: garlic bread, garlic butter bread, Parmesan garlic bread, easy side dish, Italian bread recipe, oven baked bread
