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Savory Homemade Comfort: Easy Dinner Recipes to Savor

Delightful homemade garlic bread, a must-have side that complements any meal with irresistible flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Broiling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Baguette or Italian Bread A crusty loaf preferred.
For the Spread
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can use olive oil as a lighter option.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for maximum flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped finely; can substitute with basil or oregano.
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; nutritional yeast as vegan alternative.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Butter Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while preparing the ingredients.
  2. Combine ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, 4 cloves of freshly minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise.
  4. Generously spread the garlic mixture across the cut sides of the bread.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the spread and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  6. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Let the garlic bread cool for a moment, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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