Garlic French Bread with Avocado Spread
Garlic French Bread with Avocado Spread
Ingredients
For the Garlic French Bread
- 1 loaf French bread, medium size
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Spread
- 2 avocados, ripe
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a kick
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4-inch pieces. You should have about 4-6 pieces depending on the loaf size.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the French bread pieces. Place the bread butter-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the bread is baking, prepare the avocado spread. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still a little chunky.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Add the lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the mashed avocado. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once the garlic bread is out of the oven, allow it to cool slightly for a minute or two. Spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture over each piece of warm garlic bread. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Garlic French Bread with Avocado Spread!
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlic French Bread with Avocado Spread
Ingredients
For the Garlic French Bread
- 1 loaf French bread, medium size
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Spread
- 2 avocados, ripe
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a kick
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4-inch pieces. You should have about 4-6 pieces depending on the loaf size.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the French bread pieces. Place the bread butter-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the bread is baking, prepare the avocado spread. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still a little chunky.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Add the lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the mashed avocado. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once the garlic bread is out of the oven, allow it to cool slightly for a minute or two. Spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture over each piece of warm garlic bread. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Garlic French Bread with Avocado Spread!
⏱️ 1 min