Crispy Garlic Bread with Parmesan and Herbs
Enjoy this easy-to-make garlic bread that's perfectly crispy on the edges, soft and buttery inside, topped with flavorful garlic and fresh herbs, making it an irresistible complement to any meal.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Full Ingredient List
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or chives plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 loaf (15-ounce) French bread or Italian bread or baguette
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Flaky sea salt
- Red pepper flakes optional
Garlic Bread Base
Tools and Equipment
- serrated knife
- small bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | unsalted butter | at room temperature | |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh parsley or chives | finely chopped, plus more for garnish | |
| 2 | garlic cloves | grated | |
| 1 loaf (15-ounce) | French bread or Italian bread or baguette | ||
| 2 tablespoons | Parmesan cheese | grated | |
| as needed | red pepper flakes | optional | |
| ½ teaspoon | sea salt |
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
- Step 2: Mix the softened butter with parsley, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Slice the bread in half lengthwise using a serrated knife and spread the garlic butter on the cut sides.
- Step 4: Place the bread, cut side up, on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
- Step 5: Turn on the broiler and broil the bread for 2 to 5 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan, additional parsley, flaky sea salt, and red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Additional Information
Notes: For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day. To reheat, wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. To freeze before baking, prepare the bread, cut it into suitable pieces, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen with additional time if needed.