Description
A delectable bread recipe featuring a crispy crust and a buttery, garlicky, cheesy center, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces, keeping the base intact.
- Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Spread the mixture generously between each slice of bread and brush the top with olive oil.
- Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until butter is melted and heated through.
- Crisp the crust by removing the foil and baking for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra garlic flavor, let minced garlic sit in the butter for 10 minutes before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg