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“A tight, close-up shot of two thick slices of homemade Garlic Bread Recipe with a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust and a soft, spongy interior, generously topped with bubbling melted mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese, dotted with minced garlic and finely chopped parsley, with a softly blurred background showing extra bread slices and thin jalapeño rounds, all bathed in warm natural light that highlights the glossy garlic-butter and the vibrant green of the herbs.

Garlic Bread

A foolproof garlic bread that delivers crunchy, golden edges, tender centers, and an irresistible garlic aroma ready in just 15 minutes and guaranteed to outshine any restaurant version.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Best garlic bread recipe from scratch, Cheese garlic bread recipe, Cheesy garlic bread, Garlic bread recipe easy, Garlic bread recipe ingredients, Healthy garlic bread recipe, How to make garlic bread with sliced bread, Soft garlic bread recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rest Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet (Large enough so slices don’t touch)
  • 1 Bread knife (Serrated)
  • 1 Bowl (For mixing garlic butter)
  • 1 Garlic press (Or finely mince with a knife)
  • 1 Brush (Or use the back of a spoon to spread butter)

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French or Italian bread - Slice into ¾″ thick pieces
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Room temperature softened
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 °F and allow it to fully come to temperature
    “Four perfectly browned garlic-buttered baguette halves resting on parchment paper, their crusts crisp and edges golden, topped with sprinkles of fresh parsley on a neutral-toned countertop.”
  • Slice the bread into uniform ¾-inch thick pieces using a serrated knife
    “A pair of hands holding a crusty baguette on a white marble board, slicing it lengthwise with a long bread knife in bright, even lighting.”
  • Mash the fresh garlic and salt together until it becomes a smooth paste
    “Overhead shot of a red silicone spatula smoothing a creamy garlic-herb butter across the soft interior of baguette halves, the butter dotted with finely chopped parsley and garlic on a white cutting board.”
  • Combine the garlic paste thoroughly with softened butter and herbs
    “Four long halves of baguette, toasted to a light golden brown on the cut side, lined up neatly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, each brushed with garlic-herb butter and flecked with minced parsley.”
  • Bake the garlic-buttered slices until the edges turn golden and crisp
    “A close-up of two halves of golden garlic bread on crumpled white parchment, generously slathered with melted butter and sprinkled with chopped parsley; in the background, whole garlic bulbs and a small dish of cubed butter peek into the frame.”

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 300kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 100mg (3%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 600IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 100mg (10%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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