Description
This homemade garlic bread recipe is everything you want in a side dish—crispy edges, a tender center, and a flavor-packed garlic butter spread that melts into every bite. Made with just a few fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect companion to pasta, soup, or salad. You’ll never look at store-bought garlic bread the same way again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian bread or French baguette
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3–5 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella, red chili flakes, lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (or 400°F for extra crispness).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, and salt until smooth.
- Slice loaf lengthwise. Spread butter mixture generously on each half.
- Place on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp the top.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a milder flavor, roast garlic before mixing into butter.
Add mozzarella or Parmesan for cheesy garlic bread.
Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or lemon zest for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4
- Calories: 260