House Favorite Garlic Bread Recipe
This House Favorite Garlic Bread combines crispy, toasted bread with a rich, buttery garlic-parmesan spread enhanced by fresh parsley for a deliciously savory snack or side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- Half a loaf of French bread or a full loaf of Italian bread
Butter Mixture
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Butter: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Soften the butter in the microwave in short bursts until easy to mix.
- Grate Garlic Into Butter: Grate the large garlic clove directly into the softened butter for maximum flavor infusion.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Stir in garlic powder, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and minced fresh parsley into the butter and garlic mixture. If the mixture feels too runny, chill it briefly in the fridge to firm up.
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread in half lengthwise, laying the halves flat to create surfaces for spreading.
- Spread the Garlic Butter: Generously spread a thick layer of the butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread halves.
- Bake the Bread: Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake for 9-10 minutes. For a more browned and crispy finish, bake an additional 1-2 minutes as desired.
- Serve Warm: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, slice into serving pieces, and enjoy the warm, garlicky goodness immediately.
Notes
- If the butter mixture softens too much, refrigerate it briefly to make spreading easier.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Use fresh parsley for better aroma and taste; dried parsley can be substituted but adjust quantities accordingly.
- This recipe works well with other crusty breads but French or Italian bread is preferred for the best texture.
- To make it vegan, replace butter with a plant-based margarine and ensure Parmesan is substituted with a vegan cheese option.
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