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Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe

If I had to name one side dish that never fails to steal the show, it would be garlic bread. Whether it’s next to a bowl of spaghetti, served with soup, or just eaten straight from the pan, garlic bread is always a hit.
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Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread around 14–16 inches long
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic powder if you prefer
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra flavor

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Slice the loaf in half lengthwise so you have two long pieces. Place them cut side up on the baking sheet.
Make the Garlic Butter
  1. In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined. If you’re adding Parmesan, mix it in now.
  2. The butter should be spreadable and full of little flecks of garlic and herbs.
Spread Generously
  1. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Don’t be shy here — the more generous you are, the better the bread will taste.
Bake the Garlic Bread
  1. Bake the bread for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are crisp and golden and the butter has melted into the bread.
Optional Cheesy Topping
  1. If you’re going for cheesy garlic bread, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the bread after the first bake. Return it to the oven for another 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.