Homemade Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for enhancing any meal with its irresistible aroma and buttery, garlicky flavor. This homemade garlic bread recipe transforms a simple loaf into a golden-brown delight that pairs beautifully with pasta or stands alone as a delicious appetizer. Easy to prepare and customizable with herbs and cheeses, this dish guarantees satisfaction at every gathering. Enjoy the joy it brings to your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Optionally, make diagonal cuts on each half for more surface area.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over both halves.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg