Description
Enjoy this flavorful Herbed Garlic Bread with a crispy exterior and a soft, buttery interior. The perfect side to complement any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
Herb Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bread: Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place it cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make the herb butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the butter: Spread the garlic herb butter evenly over both halves of the bread. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the butter is melted. Broil for an extra 1–2 minutes for a crispier top.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make the garlic herb butter ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Use vegan butter to make it dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
