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Sliced homemade garlic bread with golden edges, melted butter, fresh garlic, and parsley on a baking tray
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Homemade Garlic Bread

A quick and easy homemade garlic bread made with real butter, fresh garlic, and herbs. Baked until lightly golden with crisp edges and a soft center, this classic side dish pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish / Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf crusty bread (French or Italian)
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 teaspoons fresh garlic (about 3–4 cloves), minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet if desired.
  3. Slice the bread lengthwise and place the halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  4. In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and Parmesan (if using) until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the bread, pressing gently so it adheres.
  6. Bake 16–18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the surface is crisp and the bread feels warm and crisp on the surface. Cooking time may vary by oven and loaf thickness.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Bake 16–18 minutes at 400°F (204°C) until edges are lightly golden and surface is crisp.
  • Use softened butter so it spreads evenly without tearing the bread.
  • Check early if oven runs hot to prevent over-browning.
  • Allow bread to rest briefly before slicing so the butter settles.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
  • reheat until warmed through before serving.