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Homemade Garlic Bread
Buttery, crisp, and full of garlicky goodness, this easy homemade garlic bread is a family favorite—perfect with pasta, soup, or just eaten warm straight from the pan!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 244kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 stick salted butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 400°F and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the bread.
Prepare the Garlic Butter
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley.1 stick salted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
Slice and Butter the Bread
- Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise.1 loaf French bread
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of each half.
Cut and Arrange
- Slice each buttered bread half into sticks about 2 inches wide.
- Place the bread pieces cut side up on a baking sheet.
Bake Until Golden
- Bake on the middle rack for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is lightly toasted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions:
- Butter: Use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt to taste.
- Garlic: Substitute with ½ teaspoon garlic powder if fresh garlic isn’t available.
- Parmesan: Grated Romano or Asiago can be used in place of Parmesan.
- Parsley: Dried parsley can work in a pinch—use 1 teaspoon dried in place of fresh.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.
- Freeze buttered, unbaked bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.