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    Easy Garlic Bread

    Published: Jul 31, 2017 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 22 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Garlic Bread is the best and easiest side dish to pasta dinner or soups! Crispy, warm bread with buttery garlic topping is even better made at home.

    I serve this bread with a big bowl of Broccoli Cheese Soup or Mac and Cheese. My whole family loves it!

    Easy Garlic Bread Slices on a plate.

    My love for garlic bread runs deep. My Hubby happens to share it with me and we always enjoy it along with cheesy, creamy pasta or big bowls of soup. After all, what's not to love about crispy, warm bread with buttery, garlic topping.

    It is quite hard to stop reaching for just another slice of this Easy Garlic Bread. Dip a still warm chunk of it in creamy Alfredo sauce or marinara and enjoy. My Stuffed Garlic Knots are a great example as well. So delicious!

    Overhead shot of Italian bread sliced in half and placed on baking sheet.

    Fresh garlic vs. garlic powder

    To make this Easy Garlic Bread, you can use fresh minced garlic, already minced store-bought garlic in olive oil or garlic powder. Each one will give it a different level of flavor intensity. Fresh minced (or grated) garlic will be the strongest. I highly recommend using the unsalted butter and olive oil combo for the topping. It helps the bread to crisp up perfectly. The Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley are completely optional but I recommend trying them. It's a perfect finishing touch and makes this bread truly irresistible.

    Serving:

    Pasta is probably the first dish that comes to mind, that goes perfectly with garlic bread. My One Pan Lasagna or the Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta is a family favorite and a slice of garlic bread is perfect for dipping into the sauce.

    Soups are always delicious with a side of garlic bread. My Instant Pot Chicken and Rice soup or the 20-Minute Chicken Noodle soup are perfect examples.

    Horizontal shot of garlic bread pieces in black wire basket.

    More bread recipes:

    • Easy Cheesy Garlic Bombs
    • Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls
    • Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Bread slices on a plate.

    Easy Garlic Bread Recipe

    Author: Anna
    Easy Garlic Bread Recipe - the best and easiest side dish to pasta dinner or soups! Crispy, warm bread with buttery garlic topping is even better made at home.www.crunchycreamysweet.com
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 loaf French bread
    • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
    • Slice bread lenghtwise. Place each piece open side up on the baking sheet.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together butter, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread mixture evenly on bread.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes OR until golden brown on top.
    • Garnish bread with chopped parsley, cut and serve.

    Notes

    In this recipe you can use fresh garlic (minced or grated), store-bough minced garlic in olive oil or garlic powder. Each will give the bread a different level of flavor intensity. The fresh garlic will be the strongest. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 189mg | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. The Captain of the Garlic Bread Express says

      March 07, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is a recipe for garlic bread.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 07, 2021 at 11:26 pm

        Yes, it is!

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      February 13, 2021 at 10:58 am

      If you use minced garlic, can you tell that there are small chunks of garlic when you eat it? I’m a big fan of garlic, but I hate biting into it. Looking forward to making this.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 17, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        Hi Sarah! I never noticed this issue. You can finely grate it if you like. Let me know if you make this bread!

        Reply
    3. Sarah says

      April 23, 2020 at 5:11 am

      This looks so good! Are you using real Parmesan cheese or the Kraft grated Parmesan?

      Reply
    4. Susan says

      August 03, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful! I do have one question though: you mention specifically using store bought minced garlic in olive oil. Would store bought minced garlic in water work as well? Maybe you’d have to drain it?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 06, 2018 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Susan! Yes, it will work too. No need to drain it just scoop out the needed amount from the jar and use in the recipe.

        Reply
    5. carrie says

      August 03, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      You just can't go wrong with a good garlic bread recipe! It goes with everything. 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:19 pm

        I absolutely agree! Thanks, Carrie! 😀

        Reply
    6. Erin says

      August 03, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      OMG. Garlic bread at home is the absolute BEST. And this recipe sounds SO tasty. We're big fans, so I cannot wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:28 pm

        Right? Never any leftovers because it's crazy delicious! 😀 Thanks, Erin!

        Reply
    7. Amy says

      August 03, 2017 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      I love garlic bread! This one is making me want to go straight to the store and get the ingredients! YUM!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:29 pm

        Do it! 😀 You will love this bread, Amy!

        Reply
    8. Sandi says

      August 03, 2017 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This garlic bread looks just the right amount of crispy. Totally yummy.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:29 pm

        Thank you, Sandi!

        Reply
    9. Abeer says

      August 03, 2017 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      I am making pasta for lunch today and this looks like the perfect side to that 😉

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:30 pm

        Yay! Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Kimberly says

      August 02, 2017 at 11:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is garlic bread perfection - yum!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:30 pm

        Thanks, Kimberly!

        Reply
    11. Sabrina says

      August 02, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Our dinners are never complete without a side of bread so this is definitely up our alley! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 05, 2017 at 3:31 pm

        Same here! It's a must. 😀 Thanks, Sabrina!

        Reply
    12. Sues says

      August 01, 2017 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Yumm in my eyes, there is not much better than a good garlic bread!! This one looks seriously perfect! I'd eat a whole loaf 🙂

      Reply

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