Garlic Butter Bread: The Ultimate Guide to Making It Perfect
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Italian or French bread (about 16–20 inches long)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Instructions for Preparation:
- Soften the butter until creamy. Mince the garlic finely.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bread lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both sides of the bread.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For an extra crispy top, broil for a minute or two at the end.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serving warm.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg