Description
Looking for the ultimate side dish that’s easy, flavorful, and universally loved? This garlic bread recipe delivers crispy edges, a buttery soft center, and irresistible garlicky goodness in every bite. Whether you’re whipping up a quick dinner, planning a comforting weekend meal, or need ideas for a delicious snack, this recipe fits right in. With simple ingredients and a quick bake time, it’s the kind of go-to everyone needs in their recipe box. Perfect for pairing with pasta, soups, casseroles, and more—this is your new favorite easy recipe for a satisfying food idea that never disappoints.
Ingredients
1 loaf French or Italian bread
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter and add finely minced garlic. Cook gently for 2–3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
2. Stir in olive oil and chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bread in half lengthwise or into thick slices.
4. Spread the garlic butter generously over each slice.
5. Place bread on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Broil for 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, toast the bread slices slightly before adding garlic butter.
Add grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese for a cheesy garlic bread upgrade.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic bread, side dish, dinner ideas, easy recipe, food ideas