Garlic Bread
Serves 4
The BEST garlic bread recipe! It's crisp, buttery, and easy to make. Fresh garlic, herbs, and cheese fill it with rich, savory flavor. You're going to want seconds—trust me!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or chives, plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (15-ounce) loaf French bread, or Italian bread or baguette
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Flaky sea salt
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
- In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, parsley, garlic, and salt.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the bread in half lengthwise. Slather the cut sides with the garlic butter. Place the bread, cut side up, on the baking sheet.
- Place on the high oven rack and bake for 8 minutes, then broil for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, flaky sea salt, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Slice and serve hot.