Here’s a classic, crowd-pleasing garlic bread recipe—crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside, with that perfect garlicky aroma.
Classic Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (or baguette)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more for extra garlic flavor)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt (optional, depending on butter)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for cheesy garlic bread)
Instructions
1. Preheat
- Oven: 375°F (190°C)
- Or broiler: use for a quick, crispy finish (watch carefully).
2. Make garlic butter
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and Parmesan (if using) in a bowl until smooth.
3. Prepare bread
- Slice loaf in half lengthwise.
- Spread garlic butter evenly over cut sides.
4. Bake
- Place bread on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until butter is melted and edges start to brown.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crisp top—watch closely to avoid burning.
5. Serve
- Slice and serve warm. Perfect with pasta, soup, or salad.
Variations
- Cheesy Garlic Bread: Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top before baking.
- Herb Garlic Bread: Add oregano, thyme, or rosemary to the butter.
- Spicy Garlic Bread: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Garlic Knots: Use the same garlic butter on pizza dough, tied into knots and baked.
If you want, I can give a super quick 5-minute skillet garlic bread or a crispy air fryer version that’s perfect for last-minute meals 🍞🧄.
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