Description
This crispy garlic bread recipe is the ultimate side dish for pasta nights or cozy dinners. Made with crusty French bread, real garlic, butter, and optional parmesan, it bakes to golden perfection. Perfect for dipping, sharing, and enjoying with family meals. A flavorful, easy garlic bread with crispy edges and a soft, buttery center.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until smooth.
3. Cut bread in half lengthwise, then slice into smaller pieces if desired. Place cut side up on baking sheet.
4. Spread garlic butter mixture evenly over bread slices. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if using.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy. For extra crunch, broil an additional 1–2 minutes.
6. Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for bold flavor.
Parmesan is optional but adds salty richness.
Don’t skip broiling if you love an extra-crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg