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Garlic Bread with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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This garlic bread recipe delivers perfectly toasty, buttery slices infused with fresh garlic, parsley, and a generous dusting of salty Parmesan cheese. Broiled to golden perfection, it's an irresistible, fresh-out-of-the-oven side that complements any meal.

  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (reduce to ¼ teaspoon if using salted butter)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)

Bread

  • 1 (1-pound) loaf rustic bread, French or ciabatta

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, minced fresh parsley, minced garlic, garlic powder, sea salt, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined, creating a flavorful garlic butter spread.
  2. Slice the Bread: Using a sharp knife, slice the loaf of rustic bread in half lengthwise, ensuring both halves have equal thickness for even cooking.
  3. Preheat the Broiler: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and set the oven to the broil setting to prepare for toasting the bread.
  4. Spread Garlic Butter: Evenly spread half of the garlic butter mixture over the cut side of one bread half. Repeat with the remaining butter on the second half, ensuring thorough coverage.
  5. Assemble and Add Cheese: Place both buttered bread halves, cut side up, on a rimmed sheet pan. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of both.
  6. Broil Until Golden: Place the sheet pan under the broiler and broil the bread for about 3 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the garlic butter becomes bubbly and the tops turn a beautiful golden brown.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven carefully. Garnish with additional fresh parsley for color and freshness. Serve immediately while piping hot.

Notes

  • If using salted butter, reduce the added salt to ¼ teaspoon to avoid oversalting.
  • Watch the bread closely during broiling to prevent burning as oven broilers vary in intensity.
  • Use any rustic bread such as French baguette or ciabatta for best texture and flavor.
  • Serve garlic bread as a delicious accompaniment to pasta, soups, or salads.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/garlic-bread-with-parmesan-and-fresh-herbs-recipe/