Description
A quick and easy garlic bread recipe using sliced bread. Buttery, garlicky, and crispy, it’s perfect for pairing with pasta, soups, or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of sliced bread (16 slices)
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6–8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. If you’re using Parmesan cheese, add it to the mixture and stir everything together until well-combined.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously on each slice of bread, covering the surface evenly.
- Arrange the buttered slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Optional: For an extra crispy finish, broil the garlic bread for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the garlic bread from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Cheesy Garlic Bread: Add extra grated cheese (like mozzarella) on top of the buttered bread before baking for a gooey, cheesy twist.
- Herbed Garlic Bread: Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano for a different flavor profile.
- Vegan Garlic Bread: Use vegan butter and skip the Parmesan for a plant-based version.
- Spicy Garlic Bread: Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture for a kick of heat.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
- Reheating: Reheat in a toaster oven or regular oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
