Perfect Garlic Bread — Crispy, Easy Recipe

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• Recipe Name: Perfect Garlic Bread
• Cuisine Type: Italian
• Meal Category: Side Dish
• Diet Tags: Vegetarian
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Target Audience: Home cooks
• Language: English
• Primary Keyword: perfect garlic bread
• Secondary Keywords: garlic bread recipe, crispy garlic bread, easy garlic bread
• Author Name: Jamie Rivers
• Author Credentials: Culinary school graduate, 12 years professional chef
• Servings: 6 servings
• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Inactive Time: None
• Date Published: 2026-03-02

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• Author: mina
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A quick and easy recipe for crispy and flavorful garlic bread, perfect as a side dish.

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Ingredients

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• 1 loaf of French bread
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a bowl.
3. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on each half.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
6. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 350mg
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 30mg