Print

House Favorite Garlic Bread Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 144 reviews

This House Favorite Garlic Bread is a simple, delicious twist on classic garlic bread featuring a rich butter, fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley spread baked to golden perfection on crusty French or Italian bread. Perfect as a side or appetizer, it brings warm, savory flavors with an irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

Scale

Garlic Butter Spread

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, cut into chunks
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Bread

  • Half a loaf of French bread or a full loaf of Italian bread

Instructions

  1. Prep: Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Cut the butter into chunks to make it easier to soften.
  2. Soften the Butter: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Soften the butter by microwaving it in short increments to avoid melting it completely.
  3. Grate Garlic: Grate the large garlic clove directly into the softened butter to capture all the flavor.
  4. Mix Ingredients: Add the garlic powder, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and minced fresh parsley to the butter and garlic. Stir all the ingredients thoroughly to combine. If the mixture feels too runny, chill it in the refrigerator for a minute to firm up.
  5. Prepare Bread: Cut your chosen bread (French or Italian) in half lengthwise to create two separate pieces for spreading.
  6. Spread the Butter Mixture: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture thickly over the cut sides of the bread halves.
  7. Bake the Bread: Place the prepared bread in the middle of the preheated oven. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until the top is golden and the butter mixture is bubbling. For a deeper browning, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Serve: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, slice it into serving pieces, and enjoy it warm as a flavorful side or appetizer.

Notes

  • If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can add an extra clove of garlic or increase the garlic powder slightly.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure the Parmesan cheese is free from animal rennet.
  • For a crispier crust, place the bread directly on the oven rack during baking.
  • This garlic bread is best served fresh and warm but can be reheated briefly in the oven.
  • You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt if preferred.

Keywords: garlic bread, garlic butter bread, Parmesan garlic bread, easy garlic bread, baked garlic bread, side dish, appetizer

Find it online: https://kitchenbyclara.com/house-favorite-garlic-bread-recipe/