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A bowl of roasted garlic bread cubes garnished with herbs.

No-Fail Roasted Garlic Bread Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This roasted garlic bread is all about keeping it simple but super tasty. Just a few basic ingredients come together to make the perfect combo of crispy, buttery, and garlicky goodness. All you need to do is mix, spread, and bake, and you’ve got a side dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant. It’s quick, easy, and seriously delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound French bread Italian bread, or baguette
  • ½ cup butter unsalted, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Move the oven rack up to the top third, so your bread gets nice and toasty.
  • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Slice your bread loaf in half lengthwise, then generously spread the garlic butter over each half.
  • Place the bread halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them for about 8 to 10 minutes, just enough to let the butter melt and soak in.
  • Once baked, sprinkle on some Parmesan if you like, a bit of fresh parsley, and a touch more salt. Turn the oven to broil and toast the bread for 1 to 2 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.
  • Take the bread out, let it cool for a minute, then slice it into individual pieces. Serve while it’s still warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you have a few extra minutes, let the garlic butter sit for about 10 minutes before spreading. It gives the flavors time to blend and make the taste richer.
  • Use a pastry brush to spread the garlic butter. It helps cover the bread evenly without making it too greasy.
  • A slightly stale loaf actually works better since it crisps up nicely in the oven while staying soft on the inside.
  • Enjoy the garlic bread while it’s hot and fresh from the oven. If it cools down, pop it back in the oven to reheat instead of using the microwave to keep it crispy.
  • Take it up a notch by serving garlic bread with marinara, salsa, whipped ricotta, or a spinach and artichoke dip on the side.
Serve: Roasted garlic bread is a versatile side that pairs well with pasta and soup, or all on its own.
Store: Store roasted garlic bread in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days. Reheat by wrapping in foil and warming at 350 F for 10 minutes. To freeze, spread garlic butter, place in a freezer bag, and store for up to a month. Bake from frozen, adding 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 556mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
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