Description
This garlic bread recipe is perfect for any occasion, topped with fresh ingredients for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- ½ cup salted butter (softened or olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix ½ cup softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan until smooth and spreadable.
- Slice 1 loaf French or Italian bread in half lengthwise or into thick slices. Spread garlic butter evenly to the edges.
- Bake for 5 minutes until butter melts and edges turn lightly golden. Broil 1–2 minutes for a crisp top, then slice and serve warm.
- Top baked garlic toast with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and chopped basil, then broil 1–2 minutes until melted and lightly bubbly.
- Add pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni slices before baking until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Stir 1–2 teaspoons dry ranch seasoning into the garlic butter before spreading and baking.
- Mix fresh lemon zest into the garlic butter for a bright flavor that pairs well with seafood or chicken.
- Spread basil pesto over the bread before baking and finish with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese.
Notes
- This garlic bread can be customized with your choice of toppings.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg