Irresistible House Favorite Garlic Bread
A warm, buttery garlic bread that creates a cozy atmosphere, perfect for holiday gatherings and main dishes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Medium bowl
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
Group: Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread Preferably a 12-inch baguette or a rustic loaf
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
- 4-6 cloves garlic Minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper To taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the loaf in half lengthwise.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on each half of the bread.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the bread.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into pieces.
Notes
Using cold butter will tear the bread; make sure it's softened. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.