Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this homemade garlic bread is packed with buttery garlic flavor and optional melted cheese for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (about 40 cm long)
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 50 g grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place cut-side up.
- Mix butter, garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano until smooth.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispier top.
- Remove, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Broiling adds extra crispiness.
- Can substitute different cheeses like cheddar or parmesan.
- Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.
- Freeze before baking for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
