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This garlic bread is an easy-to-make homemade recipe made with freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs. It’s the best garlic bread recipe that you will ever eat!
Bread recipes are a staple at our house for every dinner! I love to use rolls too! Especially these soft, buttery rolls, these classic Texas Roadhouse rolls, or these yummy Asiago cheese rolls.
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Wow! I just made this to go with dinner and it was amazing! Best garlic bread I’ve ever had! I’ll be making this again.
Homemade Garlic Bread
My family can all agree on one thing as a side for dinner. Garlic Bread. It’s the go-to in our house, and I’m sure it is in many of your homes too! After all, who can resist that delicious garlic flavor mixed with cheese and a crispy outside edge?! Garlic bread is a delicious and easy side to make and one of the fastest things to go.
The thing that I especially love about this recipe is that it has a homemade garlic spread. So no matter what type of bread I have on hand, I can whip this up in no time. Garlic bread goes together with a LOT of meals, but I especially love it with some homemade lasagna or fettuccine! I know that there are a lot of garlic bread recipes out there but trust me when I say that you don’t want to miss out on this one!
Easy Ingredients in Garlic Bread
Homemade garlic bread is easier to make than you think! It only takes 7 ingredients and you will be all set and ready to make this. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
- French Bread: You can make this from scratch or your cnan easily buy a loaf at the store!
- Butter: I like to use salted butter (it adds a great flavor!). If you take it out early and soften it to room temperature it will be much easier to mix and spread!
- Garlic Powder: You can’t make garlic bread without lots of garlic flavoring!
- Garlic Cloves: If you don’t have fresh garlic cloves then you can use minced garlic. 1/2 teaspoon equals about 1 clove.
- Italian Seasoning: You can buy this at the store or make this Italian seasoning at home!
- Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese melts the best and tastes divine!
- Parsley: You will use this as a garnish on top!
How to Make Homemade Garlic Bread
This recipe is simple and easy and ready to eat in less than 20 minutes! It’s so delicious that you are going to want to keep this recipe on hand… You will be making it all the time!
- Preheat oven and cut the bread: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut your French bread loaf lengthwise and place on top of a baking sheet.
- Make spread: In a small bowl combine softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and shredded cheese. Then, spread it evenly on each side of the garlic bread.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the butter melts. You can also broil the top for 1-2 minutes at the end to give it a more crisp top.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Do I Need to Use Foil?
This homemade garlic bread can be cooked to be crispy or soft! For softer bread that is not as crispy on the outside, you can wrap your bread in foil. Just make sure the butter is completely melted on the inside.
How to Store Leftovers
If you make enough of this homemade garlic bread, you can have some for tomorrow’s dinner as well! Here is how you can easily store it and reheat it when you are ready!
- At Room Temperature: Garlic bread is best stored at room temperature. If it’s stored in the fridge then it can become hard and stale. It can be kept on your counter for 1-2 days.
- To Reheat: Wrap the garlic bread in foil and place it in your oven at 350 degrees. Then, warm it for 10-15 minutes or until it’s heated through.
What to Serve with Garlic Bread
Garlic bread goes with so many different things, especially Italian entrees. I mean, it doesn’t get much better than garlic bread being dipped into a delicious sauce on your plate! I’ve gathered up a few of my favorite Italian dinners that you must try this bread with ! They go together so well!
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The Best Homemade Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- ½ cup softened salted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the 1 loaf French bread in half lengthwise, separating the top from the bottom, and place them, cut side face up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup softened salted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly on the cut sides of each bread half. Bake the garlic bread for 12-15 minutes until the butter is melted and bubbly. If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispier top.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish if desired, and serve fresh.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve tried lots of garlic bread recipes but none worked well. This one knocked both me and my guests out. Just perfect first try.
Oh, that makes me so happy to hear that you all loved it! Next you need to make my Alfredo sauce and dip the garlic bread in it! Life-changing!
I made this (my first time making garlic bread) and it was SO delicious. Used baguette slices I had frozen, which worked perfectly. I cannot recommend this recipe enough
this recipe was a huge hit. Had company over and decided to make this up with roast beef. I didn’t have Italian seasoning but I did have individual Thyme, Oregano and basil so added those in and the flavour was amazing. This will now be my go too recipe for garlic bread.
I sliced it before putting it in the oven (and only buttered one side). Haven’t baked it yet but just snuck a piece before baking and omg it’s already heavenlyyyyy. (Used freshly home baked french bread)
We love garlic bread. Eat it for many meals. Could this butter be made ahead and froze for those days you don’t have much time?
Great idea! You can store the garlic butter in an airtight container and store it for up to 3 months in your freezer.
My Italian family (in laws) loved this secret recipe for garlic bread!! Was a HUGE hit!! They took home the left overs!!