Description
This garlic bread recipe is the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, buttery and garlicky on the inside, with an optional cheesy twist. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or party appetizer, it’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 fat garlic cloves, grated
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette or rustic crusty loaf
- ½ pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, grated garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Using a serrated knife, cut deep slits into the bread, about 1 inch apart, without slicing all the way through.
- Place the bread on a large sheet of foil. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture into each slit, ensuring full coverage.
- Wrap the bread tightly in foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- If adding mozzarella, carefully unwrap the top of the foil. Gently open each slit and insert a slice of cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 5–7 minutes, until the top is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice or tear apart and serve immediately.
Notes
- The garlic butter can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
- For a lighter version, substitute olive oil for butter.
- To make ahead, prepare the bread, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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