House Favorite Garlic Bread Recipe
A classic and easy-to-make garlic bread recipe featuring a rich garlic butter spread with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, perfect for a flavorful side or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Bread
- Half a loaf of French bread or a full loaf of Italian bread
Instructions
- Prep: Ensure all ingredients are ready and measured before starting. Soften the butter by microwaving it in short bursts until it is spreadable but not melted.
- Grate Garlic: Grate the large garlic clove directly into the softened butter to capture the fresh garlic flavor fully.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir the garlic powder, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and minced fresh parsley thoroughly into the butter-garlic mixture. If the mixture feels too runny, briefly chill it in the refrigerator to firm up.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the loaf of French or Italian bread in half lengthwise, creating two large pieces ready for spreading the garlic butter.
- Spread Butter: Generously spread a thick layer of the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread halves.
- Bake: Place the buttered bread halves on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack of a preheated 400°F oven for 9 to 10 minutes. For an extra browned and crispy top, bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice into serving pieces, and enjoy immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Using fresh grated garlic gives the bread a vibrant and robust flavor compared to garlic powder alone.
- For a cheesy twist, add extra Parmesan on top before baking.
- Watch closely during the last minutes of baking to prevent burning the garlic butter.
- This garlic bread pairs wonderfully with pasta dishes or as a standalone appetizer.
Keywords: garlic bread, garlic butter bread, Parmesan garlic bread, easy garlic bread, Italian side dish
