Easy Garlic Bread

Easy Garlic Bread is a baked to a crisp golden brown with a ton of buttery garlic flavor. This easy recipe that pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, stews and even steak.

I love garlic bread. It’s one of those side dishes that absolutely goes with almost anything. It especially seems to pair well with comfort food. Recipes like my Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, One Pot Mostaccioli, and Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup pair so well with a slice or two of garlic bread.

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How do you make Easy Garlic Bread?

Ingredients:  

• loaf Italian bread
• butter 
• garlic Cloves
• garlic Powder
• salt
• parsley (optional) 

Equipment:

• baking sheet 
• bread knife
• pastry brush
• rasp-style grater or garlic press

Instructions: 

1. Move the rack in the oven to the middle position then preheat oven to 450°F. 

2. Slice the bread in half- length wise and set it aside.

3. Using a rasp-style grater to grate the garlic into a paste. If you do not have a grater, you can use a garlic press or a sharp knife to finely mince the garlic.

4. Add the butter and garlic paste into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the butter is melted. Stir in the garlic powder into butter mixture.
5. Use a pastry brush to brush the butter mixture evenly over the two open halves of bread.

6. Bake the bread cut side up for 3-4 minutes.

7. Carefully remove the tray from the oven and use a spatula to flip the bread over and bake cut side down for 5-6 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

8. Sprinkle lightly with salt and fresh parsley, then slice into 2 inch pieces and serve.

Variations and Substitutions:

•  If you can’t find a loaf of Italian bread then a loaf of French Bread will also work. It may not be as light and the crust maybe a little tougher but the flavor will very much the same.
• You can substitute the fresh grated garlic for jarred minced garlic. You will need about one tablespoon of minced garlic. 
• The fresh chopped parsley is optional. It does add a bright splash of color but leaving it out will not affect the recipe. 

Why do I need to microwave the garlic? Microwaving the raw garlic helps tame the flavor of the garlic so you get plenty of garlic flavor without the harsh, sharp flavor that garlic can have.

Why do I need garlic powder? Using a combination of fresh garlic and garlic powder helps enhance the garlic flavor without making it overpowering.

My tips and notes for this recipe: 

• I recommend using a nice quality, full fat butter. It is possible to use a butter substitute or margarin but you won’t get the same rich buttery taste that only comes from, well… butter.
• If the garlic smell lingers in the microwave, place ¼ cup of baking soda in a small dish and leave it in the microwave overnight. It will absorb the odor and take away the garlic smell.
• I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

Happy Cooking Y’all! 

Susanne 

What can I serve with Garlic Bread?

Chopped Vegetable Salad

Garlic Parmesan Salmon 

Lasagna Soup 

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

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Easy Garlic Bread

Easy Garlic Bread is a baked to a crisp golden brown with a ton of buttery garlic flavor. This easy recipe that pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, stews and even steak.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian American

Keyword Garlic Bread, Homemade Bread

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 12 slices

Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz Italian bread
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 cloves garlic large cloves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

1. Move the oven rack into the middle position.
2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
3. Slice the Italian bread in half, width-wise.
4. Use a rasp-style grater to grate the garlic into a paste. If you do not have one, you can use a garlic press or a sharp knife to finely mince the garlic.
5. Add the butter and garlic paste into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until the butter is melted. Stir in the garlic powder.
6. Use a pastry brush to brush the garlic mixture evenly over the two open halves of bread.
7. Bake the bread cut side up for 3-4 minutes.
8. Carefully remove the tray from the oven and use a spatula to flip the bread over and bake cut side down for 5-6 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
9. Sprinkle with salt and fresh parsley, then slice into 2” pieces and serve.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Garlic Bread

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 186mg8%

Potassium 94mg3%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 203IU4%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 5mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.