Description
This Homemade Garlic Bread features a delightful blend of garlic and buttery goodness spread over crispy white bread. It’s quick to prepare and makes the perfect complement to your favorite pasta dishes or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until mixed well.
- Lay out the slices of bread on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over each slice.
- Bake in the oven for 7-9 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with finely chopped parsley, and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving, to maintain crispness.
Notes
Feel free to add grated cheese on top for an extra touch of flavor.
This recipe is easily adjustable; add more garlic or herbs to suit your taste.
Store any leftover garlic bread in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
