Homemade Garlic Bread
To me, garlic bread is the “tall, dark, and handsome” of the food world. Irresistible. And Homemade Garlic Bread is an appealing dish that relaxes and comforts you. It’s there when you need it, or at least could be in about 15 minutes! But I know what you’re thinking… With all the pre-made fresh and frozen products at the grocery store, why should you buy a loaf of bakery bread and make this easy cheesy garlic bread recipe from scratch? BECAUSE IT TASTES BETTER. Our homemade garlic bread is almost as fast to make as unwrapping a frozen package, yet you have total quality control.
Ingredients You Need
Large fluffy bread loaf—Not a skinny baguette, but any sort of large French or Italian bread would work. Butter – Obviously. I suggest unsalted butter, so you have more control over the sodium content. Parmesan cheese – I like to mix some shaved parmesan into the butter and shmear it over the bread to create a unique, thin, cheesy crust. Olive oil – To make the butter easy to spread. Fresh garlic – Use lots of freshly minced garlic. Fresh herbs – You need 2 tablespoons, but you can use any fresh herbs you like. I usually use thyme, parsley, rosemary and/or basil. In a pinch, you can also use dried Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper – To enhance all the other flavors.
How To Make Easy Garlic Bread
Ready to get started? You won’t believe how easy this is! Once the bread is out of the oven and slightly cooled, use a serrated knife to cut the loaves into 1-inch slices. Get the Complete (Printable) Easy Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Other herbs – I always use parsley and thyme, then sometimes add in rosemary and/or basil. However feel free to use more, less, or totally omit any of these. Dried herbs – We make this recipe using fresh herbs, but dried herbs work well in a pinch! If using dried herbs, reduce to 2 teaspoons. Gluten-free – Look for a large uncut loaf of gluten-free bread. There are a lot of great options out there nowadays! Dairy-free – Use vegan butter spread in place of regular butter. You can substitute shredded vegan cheese or omit it.
Serving Suggestions
Serve a warm basket of crusty garlic bread slices with any of your favorite Italian-inspired dishes! Here are a few recipes amerai (you will love):
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce One-Pot Sunday Gravy No-Boil Chicken Parmesan Pasta Tomato Pesto Pasta with Chicken Old School Meatballs
Use thick slices of cheesy, garlicky bread to sop up soups, like:
5-Ingredient Cheesy Chicken Chili Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup Easy Lasagna Soup Chicken Cacciatore Soup Italian Meatball Soup
And don’t forget a side dish of homemade marinara sauce for dunking!
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