Description
Perfect crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside garlic bread loaded with butter, fresh garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. A classic side dish that complements any Italian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or French loaf, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Proper preheating ensures even cooking and helps achieve that perfect golden crust. While the oven is heating, you can prepare your garlic butter mixture.
- Create The Garlic Butter Mixture – In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. This mixture is the heart of your garlic bread, bringing together creamy, savory, and aromatic flavors.
- Apply The Mixture – Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette or French loaf. Be generous and reach all the way to the edges to ensure every bite has delicious flavor. The butter will melt and soak into the bread during baking.
- Bake The Bread – Place the bread on a baking sheet with the butter side facing up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the bread becomes toasty. The butter will melt into the bread while the exterior gets crispy.
- Add Extra Crispiness – For an additional golden top and extra crunch, switch to the broiler setting and broil the bread for 1-2 minutes. Watch it continuously during this step as broiling can quickly go from perfect to burnt.
- Finish And Serve – Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for a few minutes. This brief resting period helps the flavors settle. Then cut into individual serving portions and serve while still warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or chives to the butter mixture.
- Store any leftover garlic bread in an airtight container and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Try using roasted garlic instead of raw garlic for a sweeter, more mellow flavor profile.
- For a cheesier version, add mozzarella on top during the last few minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 28mg