Garlic Bread Classic Side (Printable Version)

Golden crusty bread spread with garlic butter and baked until crisp and aromatic.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 large baguette or Italian loaf

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

03 - 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

07 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Slice the loaf lengthwise into two halves and arrange cut side up on the baking sheet.

03 - In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until uniform.

04 - Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly onto the cut surfaces of the bread halves.

05 - If desired, uniformly sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread.

06 - Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are crisp and golden.

07 - Optionally broil for 1 to 2 minutes, monitoring carefully to avoid burning.

08 - Remove from oven, slice into eight pieces, and serve warm.

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It's ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can go from craving to eating before motivation fades.
The garlic butter comes together with your bare hands if needed, no special skills required.

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Cold butter spreads unevenly and leaves bare spots that won't crisp properly, so take it out of the fridge at least an hour early.
The broiler is your friend but also your adversary; the difference between golden and burnt happens in 30 seconds, so don't wander away.

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Let your butter soften completely at room temperature so it spreads smoothly without squishing the bread or leaving lumps.
Toast your garlic in the butter gently before baking by spreading it more toward the outer edges of the bread, where it gets more direct heat.