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Garlic Bread Delight

Perfectly Crispy Garlic Bread for Any Occasion

6servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Garlic Bread Delight

About this recipe

This modern garlic bread delight combines the pleasure of crispy edges with a soft, garlicky center that's enhanced with fresh herbs. The addition of Parmesan lends a savory depth, making it an irresistible side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet, cut sides up.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Spread the mixture evenly over the bread halves.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until the bread is crispy and golden.

  7. 7

    For extra crispness, broil for an additional minute if desired.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately and enjoy.

Chef's tip

For a lighter version, consider using olive oil instead of butter and reduce the parmesan cheese.

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