garlic bread with sliced bread
This easy garlic bread recipe allows you to use sliced bread for a quick and delicious appetizer or side dish. With a rich buttery garlic flavor, this garlic bread will complement any meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 knife
- 1 butter knife
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread white, whole wheat, or baguette.
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened.
- 4 cloves garlic minced.
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Optional, grated.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet.
- Using a butter knife, spread a generous layer of the garlic butter mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter has melted.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
- For a crispy crust, consider broiling the bread for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
You can add other herbs or spices to the butter mixture for extra flavor, such as oregano or red pepper flakes.
For a crispy crust, consider broiling the bread for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time, watching closely to avoid burning.