Description
Quick and easy garlic bread ready in 15 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic bread, quick, easy, homemade, 15-minute recipe