This homemade garlic bread is an easy side dish made with French bread and a simple fresh garlic butter mixture with olive oil, parsley, and seasoning. It bakes up in just 10-15 minutes and goes great with just about any meal.
What's great about this recipe
- It's quick and easy to make with very little prep.
- It uses simple ingredients you probably have on hand. Just pick up a loaf of bread, and you're on your way.
- It goes with just about anything. Serve it with pasta, casseroles, soups, and lots of other dinner favorites.
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Budget Check
- The full recipe is about $6-$8
- Per serving (6 servings): about $1.00-$1.35
Uses conventional ingredients. Based on recent U.S. national averages. Actual prices will vary by store and region.
Ingredients you'll need
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- Bread - Choose a loaf that's crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. French bread (not a baguette) works well, and Italian bread is also a good choice.
- Butter and olive oil - Butter forms the base of the garlic spread; olive oil helps loosen the mixture so it's easy to spread over the bread. Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Garlic - Use 1-2 fresh garlic cloves depending on their size and how much garlic you like. Grate the garlic with a microplane or mince it very finely so it distributes evenly throughout the butter mixture.
- Parsley - Fresh parsley adds color and flavor. Curly or Italian parsley both work well.
- Seasoning - Salt and black pepper are all you need.
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How to make homemade garlic bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine the softened butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well with a fork until combined.
Slice the loaf in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides, going all the way to the edges. A pastry brush works well, or use the back of a large spoon.
Place the bread cut-side up on a large baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the bread is toasted to your liking. Keep an eye on it toward the end since it can brown quickly.
Let the bread cool for a minute or two, then slice and serve.
Recipe tips and notes
- Soften the butter at room temperature. Avoid using the microwave or stove if possible. Room-temperature butter will have a better consistency for mixing and spreading over the bread. To speed things up, cut the cold butter into small pieces so it softens faster.
- Use a microplane for the garlic if you have one. It turns the garlic into a fine paste that mixes easily into the butter and olive oil. If you don't have one, mince the garlic very finely, then press it with the flat side of a knife to make a paste.
- Adjust the baking time to your liking. Bake closer to 10 minutes for softer garlic bread or leave it in a little longer for a toastier result. Keep an eye on it toward the end because it can brown quickly.
Serving suggestions
Garlic bread goes well with pasta dishes, casseroles, and soups for dipping. Serve it with a simple spaghetti aglio e olio for an easy dinner. It's also great with hearty meals like baked ziti with sausage or classic baked spaghetti.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap them well and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat individual pieces in an air fryer or toaster oven until warmed through. To reheat several pieces in the oven, arrange them on a baking sheet, loosely cover with foil, and heat at 300°F. Remove the foil for the last few minutes if you want the bread a little toastier.
Food safety: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
If you need more sides to serve with your garlic bread, try grilled zucchini for a simple vegetable side. Roasted broccoli is another easy option, or add marinated tomatoes for something fresh. They all go great with your main dish for a delicious meal.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter softened
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves grated or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 loaf French Bread or Similar Crusty Bread about 12 inches long
Instructions
- You will also need: Baking sheet, pastry brush or large spoon.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the softened butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well with a fork until combined.
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread, going all the way to the edges. Use a pastry brush or the back of a large spoon.
- Place the bread cut-side up on a large baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the bread is toasted to your liking. Keep an eye on it toward the end since it can brown quickly.
- Let the bread cool for a minute or two, then slice and serve.
Notes
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