Description
A classic and easy-to-make garlic bread recipe featuring a crusty baguette slathered with flavorful garlic butter, baked until golden and crispy, then topped with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, fresh parsley, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Bread
- 1 foot 7-ounce baguette
- Garlic butter (quantity as needed to spread evenly on bread)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
- Slice the baguette: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the baguette in half lengthwise to create two even halves.
- Apply garlic butter: Place the baguette halves cut-side-up on the prepared baking sheet and generously spread garlic butter over the cut surfaces.
- Bake the bread: Bake the bread in the oven at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until the edges start to turn golden.
- Broil for crispiness: Switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for 2-3 minutes until it achieves a golden-brown crust; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the baked bread with grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of sea salt, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes to add flavor and heat.
- Slice and serve: Slice the garlic bread into serving pieces and serve hot alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to cut your baguette for clean, even slices.
- Lining the baking sheet with foil makes cleanup easier but is optional.
- For softer garlic bread, sandwich the buttered halves together and bake; you may need to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Be cautious when broiling the bread, as it can burn quickly.
- Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and place in a Ziploc bag; freeze up to 4-6 months.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer at 350°F to avoid sogginess; microwaving is possible but may result in less crispy bread.
