Description
Crispy garlic bread delivers everything you love in a side—crunchy edges, soft buttery center, and bold garlic flavor. This recipe is quick, easy, and elevates any meal with minimal effort. Perfect for pasta nights, soups, or just snacking on its own.
Ingredients
1 large French baguette or Italian loaf
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Spread the garlic butter generously over each half. Sprinkle Parmesan on top if using.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and butter is bubbly.
6. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes more for extra crispiness—watch carefully!
7. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use crusty bread like a baguette or Italian loaf for the perfect texture.
For a bold twist, add crushed red pepper flakes or rosemary to the butter.
Freeze before baking to have garlic bread ready anytime—just add 5–8 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: garlic bread, crispy garlic bread, easy garlic bread