Garlic Bread
If you haven’t been making your own garlic bread, you’ve been missing out. All you need is a handful of staple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to create this herby, garlicky side that completes practically any meal.
Top tips for homemade garlic bread? Keep it simple, and use plenty of garlic—4 cloves for each loaf. (You might want to keep some breath mints nearby for your breath for after you devour it).
What should I top my garlic bread with?
We kept it simple with flavorful basics in this recipe: a garlic compound butter made from garlic, salt, butter and fresh parsley is slathered over the baguette for an irresistible garlic flavor. But, feel free to experiment with your own favorite herbs—oregano and Italian seasoning would add even more flavor. We also went cheesy with our version (because why not?), and threw on some Parmesan to kick it up a notch. Be sure to use freshly shredded Parmesan for maximum meltiness 😎.
What should I serve with garlic bread?
This recipe is the perfect side for spagetti Bolognese…or really any Italian pasta meal! It’s perfect for soaking up the rest of any delicious pasta sauce left on your plate.
What do I do with leftovers?
If you have any leftovers, store the bread in a plastic bag and transfer to the freezer. The bread should keep for about 3 months and any time you want a slice (or four), place them in a 375° oven until thawed and crispy.
Ingredients
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- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 baguette or French bread, cut lengthwise
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with foil. Make garlic compound butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, salt, and parsley until well combined.
- Spread cut sides of bread liberally with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake until bread is toasty and golden at the edges, about 10 minutes.