Classic Crusty Garlic Bread
Classic Crusty Garlic Bread
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bread
- 1 crusty baguette, about 16-18 inches long
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
00🌡️ 375
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the butter is evenly flavored.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully slice the baguette lengthwise down the middle. You can either cut it completely in half to create two separate pieces, or leave a small hinge on one side so the two halves remain connected.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette. Ensure good coverage for maximum flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the garlic bread, butter-side up, directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet if you prefer. Using the oven rack can help achieve a crispier bottom.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden brown and the garlic butter is bubbling. For an extra crispy top, you may broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching very closely to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, slice into desired portions (typically 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick slices), and serve immediately while hot and crusty.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Crusty Garlic Bread
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bread
- 1 crusty baguette, about 16-18 inches long
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
00🌡️ 375 - 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the butter is evenly flavored.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully slice the baguette lengthwise down the middle. You can either cut it completely in half to create two separate pieces, or leave a small hinge on one side so the two halves remain connected.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette. Ensure good coverage for maximum flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the garlic bread, butter-side up, directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet if you prefer. Using the oven rack can help achieve a crispier bottom.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden brown and the garlic butter is bubbling. For an extra crispy top, you may broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching very closely to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, slice into desired portions (typically 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick slices), and serve immediately while hot and crusty.
⏱️ 2 min