Perfect Homemade Garlic Bread (3 Ways)
Three simple and utterly delicious types of garlic bread, perfect for any occasion.
35m4Servings
Nutrition
259kcal
4gProtein
3gCarbs
26gFat
Ingredients
GARLIC BUTTER
Unsalted Butter
½ cup
Garlic
6 cloves
Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp
Salt
To taste
to taste
Black Pepper
To taste
to taste
BREAD
Baguette
1 whole
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Parmesan Cheese
Optional
¼ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
Optional
¼ cup
Red Pepper Flakes
Optional
¼ tsp
Instructions
1Prepare the Garlic Butter5m
5mSoften Butter
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
Mince Garlic
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2Prepare the Bread
5m
5mSlice Bread
Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces, either horizontally or on an angle, without cutting all the way through if you want it to stay connected.
3Assemble Garlic Bread
5m
5mSpread Butter
Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture onto the cut surfaces of the baguette slices.
Add Toppings
If using, sprinkle optional toppings like Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or red pepper flakes over the buttered bread.
4Bake the Garlic Bread
10m
10mPreheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake
Place the prepared baguette on a baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the butter is melted and bubbly.
5Serve
2m
2mServe Hot
Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
For an extra crispy garlic bread, toast the baguette slices lightly before spreading the garlic butter.
If you prefer a softer garlic bread, wrap the assembled baguette loosely in foil before baking.
Garlic bread is best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or a toaster oven.