Garlic Bread

Name: Garlic Bread
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Family
Ingredients: 1 baguette; 100 g butter, softened; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp parsley; 2 tbsp parmesan (optional)

Garlic bread is the irresistible side that turns any meal into a feast, with a crisp golden crust and a soft interior soaked in buttery garlic goodness. The aroma alone of toasting garlic and herbs is enough to draw everyone to the table. Serve it warm alongside pasta, soup, or salad, or simply enjoy it on its own.

Italian Vegetarian Oven Snack Side Budget

⏱ 15 min
📊 easy
🍽 Family

Ingredients

1 baguette
100 g butter, softened
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp parsley
2 tbsp parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Soften half a cup of butter at room temperature, then mash in 4 finely minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
Slice a baguette or loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise to expose the soft interior.

Spread the garlic butter generously and evenly over the cut surfaces, making sure to reach all the way to the edges.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden and crisp and the butter is bubbling and fragrant.
For an extra crisp finish, switch to the broiler for the final 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely so it browns without burning, then slice and serve warm.

💡 Chef's tip

Mix a small amount of finely grated parmesan into the garlic butter, because it melts into a savory crust on top and helps the bread brown more deeply and evenly in the oven.

Using softened raw garlic mashed into the butter (not pre-roasted) gives that punchy, classic garlic-bread flavor that mellows just enough in the oven.