Description
This Homemade Garlic Bread is a deliciously buttery toasted side that’s perfect for pasta night. With simple ingredients like bread, garlic, and parsley, it offers an irresistible flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite dishes. A quick and easy recipe that guarantees satisfaction!
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 the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and kosher salt until fully combined.
- Arrange the bread slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over each slice of bread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Garnish the baked bread with finely chopped parsley, and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to maintain crispiness.
Notes
Adjust the amount of garlic powder based on your preference for a stronger or milder garlic flavor.
Adding cheese like mozzarella or parmesan on top can enhance the flavor even more.
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
