Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and minced garlic. Mix until well incorporated.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place both halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Optional: sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then slice into individual pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Pair with pasta or salad for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg