Garlic Bread with Herb Butter (Printer Version)

Golden toasted bread with aromatic garlic butter and fresh herbs

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 8 slices 3/4 inch thick

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or prepare grill to medium-high heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
03 - Place bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over each bread slice, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over buttered slices if desired.
06 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until bread becomes golden and crispy. If using grill, toast 2-3 minutes per side.
07 - Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The butter can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for emergency garlic bread cravings
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper because burnt butter on a baking sheet is a nightmare to clean
  • Watch the bread closely after 7 minutes because it goes from golden to burnt faster than you would expect
03 -
  • Let the butter sit out for at least 30 minutes so it mixes smoothly into the herbs
  • Use a microplane or garlic press for the garlic so it virtually disappears into the butter
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