Perfect Garlic Bread
This rustic garlic bread recipe is a real crowd pleaser that will have everyone raving.
Servings 12 slices
Calories 72
Ingredients
- 8 oz Italian loaf
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons flaked sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
- Place the butter, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the sea salt, pepper and parsley in a bowl and mix until combined.
- Slice bread in half lengthwise, then place on a baking sheet and spread with the butter mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining sea salt and the parmesan cheese
- Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Slice and serve warm.
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Notes
- Use fresh, Italian or French bread with a crusty exterior and chewy, soft center that won't get soggy as it bakes.
- Use fresh garlic, never the jarred or powdered stuff. The flavor is worth the extra effort.
- For the best flavor, always use good quality, real butter not margarine. As this recipe calls for adding salt, I recommend using unsalted butter and tasting as you go.
- No fresh parsley? Dried parsley has very little flavor so substitute with dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
- Sea Salt Flakes work best for sprinkling at the end as it won't dissolve into the butter when baked. The crunch is fabulous!
- Want Cheesy Garlic Bread? Add mozzarella and Parmesan on the bread just before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 72 | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 3mg | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 13mg