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Best Garlic Bread Recipe
Amy

Best Garlic Bread Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked garlic bread wafting through your kitchen. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate side dish or snack that feels gourmet without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or chives, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 loaf (15-ounce) French bread, or Italian bread or baguette
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Red pepper flakes, optional

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, parsley, garlic, and salt.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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