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 (16–20 inches)
- 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
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Soften the butter until creamy.
- Mince garlic finely for optimal flavor.
- In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread lengthwise; spread the butter mixture generously on both sides.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Broil for an extra crispy finish.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg