Garlic Bread Recipe
200kcal
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 loaf French bread Italian bread can be used for different texture.
For the Garlic Butter Mixture
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
- 4 cloves garlic Freshly minced for the best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Dried works too.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper Optional for warmth.
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional for a spicy kick.
For Serving (Optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese Optional addition.
Method
How to Make Garlic Bread
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- Arrange the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the garlic bread during the last few minutes of baking, if desired.
- Remove from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories200kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein2gFat11gSaturated Fat7gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol30mgSodium200mgPotassium100mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A500IUVitamin C1mgCalcium50mgIron1mg