Here’s a simple, delicious, and budget-friendly way to make garlic bread at home. It’s perfect as a side for pasta, American goulash, or soups.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread (French baguette or Italian bread works best)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you love it garlicky)
- 1–2 tsp dried parsley or Italian herbs (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the garlic butter
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley (or herbs), and a pinch of salt. If using Parmesan, mix it in as well.
- Spread on bread
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly on both halves.
- Bake
- Place bread on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until the bread is golden and the edges are slightly crispy.
- Optional finishing touch
- For extra crispiness, broil the bread for 1–2 minutes after baking. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Serve
- Slice and serve warm.
Tips
- You can also use butter substitutes or olive oil to make it lighter.
- Add a little garlic powder if you want a stronger garlic flavor without extra chopping.
- For a cheesy version, sprinkle extra mozzarella or Parmesan on top before baking.
If you want, I can give a super-easy 5-minute garlic bread version using just bread, butter, and garlic, perfect when you’re in a hurry.
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