This Garlic Herb Bread has become a staple on our meal plan and I'm not sad about it. Made with plenty of butter, herbs, and garlic, this is an easy way to elevate your next pasta night.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
½cupbutterroom temperature
4minced garlic clovesOR 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
2tablespoonschopped parsley leaves OR 2 teaspoons dried parsley
1tablespoonchopped fresh basil leaves OR 1 teaspoon dried basil
1loaf crusty Italian bread or baguette
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine the butter, garlic, parsley, and basil in a small bowl and stir to mix well.
Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise and place the bread on a large baking sheet. Divide the herb butter over the bread and spread with a spatula to the edges of each sliced half. Slice the buttered bread into individual pieces.
Bake for 15 minutes until the butter has melted and the edges of the bread are toasted and golden.
Notes
I use salted butter to make this recipe. If you use unsalted butter, finish the bread with a sprinkling of kosher salt before baking.If you like your garlic bread to be more deeply browned, turn your oven to broil for about ONE minute at the end of the baking time. Do not walk away at this point, as the bread is done and you'll just be toasting those edges.