Garlic Bread with Herb Butter (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy bread slices with garlic and herb butter, baked until golden

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 8 slices (approximately 3/4 inch thick)

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 1.5 ounces)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F or prepare grill to medium-high heat setting.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until uniform consistency achieved.
03 - Place bread slices on parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
04 - Spread garlic butter generously over each bread slice, covering entire surface.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over buttered slices if desired.
06 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until bread achieves golden color and crispy texture. For grilling, cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
07 - Remove from heat when golden and crisp. Serve immediately as appetizer or side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The difference between homemade and store bought garlic bread is absolutely night and day
  • Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a proper Italian restaurant
02 -
  • Soggy garlic bread happens when the butter isnt soft enough to spread evenly, so take it out early
  • Burning the garlic before baking ruins everything, so mix it thoroughly into the butter rather than leaving raw bits on top
03 -
  • Mixing the butter ahead of time lets the garlic flavor develop even more
  • Brush the edges with a little plain olive oil to prevent burning
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