Description
Crusty Garlic Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish perfect for any meal. This recipe features garlic-infused butter spread on crusty bread, then toasted to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg