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The Best Garlic Bread

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This garlic bread recipe is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with rich, buttery garlic flavor. Made with a blend of garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese, this garlic bread pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, or as a tasty appetizer. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy way to elevate any meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (about 12 inches)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for cheesy garlic bread)

Instructions

🥖 Prepare the Bread:

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

  2. Cut the Bread:

    • Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long halves.

🧄 Make the Garlic Butter:

  1. Mix the Butter:

    • In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
    • Mix until smooth and well combined.

  2. Spread on Bread:

    • Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.

  3. Optional: Add Cheese:

    • For cheesy garlic bread, sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the buttered bread.

🔥 Bake the Garlic Bread:

  1. Bake:

    • Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden and the bread is slightly crispy.

  2. Optional: Broil for Extra Crispiness:

    • Turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbly top.
    • Keep a close eye to avoid burning!

🍽️ Serve:

  1. Slice and Serve:

    • Let the bread cool for a minute, then slice into 1-2 inch pieces.

  2. Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with pasta dishes, soups, or enjoy as an appetizer with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Make It Ahead: Prepare the bread with garlic butter, wrap it in foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake (up to 1 day ahead).
  • Freezing Tip: You can also freeze prepared garlic bread before baking. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Bake from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Variations: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic.

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