Description
This Great Garlic Bread recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that makes a perfect side for any meal. The combination of garlic, butter, and cheese creates a deliciously savory treat that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Topping (optional):
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread the garlic butter: Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Add cheese topping: If desired, sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Broil: For an extra toasty top, broil on high for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For even more flavor, rub the cut side of the bread with a raw garlic clove before spreading the butter mixture.
- Use vegan butter and omit cheese for a dairy-free version.
