Easy Garlic Bread

Super-easy, flavorful garlic bread made with French bread, plenty of butter, and garlic. Perfect for dipping in soups, pasta dishes, or your favorite comfort foods. Whether served as an appetizer or a side, it’s a deliciously indulgent treat that you won’t be able to resist!

We enjoy pairing this with a variety of soups such as Tuscan White Bean Soup, Hamburger Stew, and Zuppa Toscana. It also goes well with our favorite pasta dishes like Cheesy SpaghettiOs with Meatballs, Creamy Tomato Orzo, or Tuna Alfredo. Be sure to check out our Soups, Pasta, and Comfort Food section for more delicious options!

Before You Get Started

BREAD: The best garlic bread is made with a nice, crusty loaf of French bread, but that is just my personal opinion. Feel free to use Italian bread or homemade bread. I have even made garlic bread from hamburger buns I needed to use up!

GARLIC: PLEASE don’t use jarred garlic (aka jarlic) because I promise you will wonder why it tastes off. Use fresh garlic, and you can also roast the garlic before mixing into the butter for a different flavor profile.

HERBS: Use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand or leave them out.

How To Make Easy Garlic Bread

This recipe is so simple that I almost feel ashamed for posting it! Still, I wanted to share it in case someone hasn’t discovered how to make delicious garlic bread at home.

STEP 1: Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, combine the softened SALTED butter, parmesan, garlic, and parsley. (This is one of the few times I like to use salted butter….just trust me on this one!)

⇢ GARLIC HACK: I like to use a microplane and grate the garlic instead of chopping. It’s quick and easy.

STEP 2: Spread

Cut the bread in half horizontally with a serrated knife, then spread it evenly with the garlic butter.

⇢ KITCHEN TIP: Instead of cutting the loaf in half horizontally, leave it whole and cut slices without cutting all the way through. Spread garlic butter on one side of each slice, then wrap the loaf in foil and bake it.

STEP 3: Bake

Place the bread on a large baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Slice and enjoy!

Storage

STORAGE: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

REHEAT: Wrap leftovers in foil and bake at 350 degrees until warmed through (about 10 minutes for several pieces, 5 for a couple. You can also warm in an air fryer or toaster oven.

FREEZER-FRIENDLY: After spreading the bread with garlic butter, place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, OR place a piece of parchment paper on one half, then place the other half on top to make a whole loaf. The parchment paper will keep the butter from freezing together. Then wrap in plastic wrap, then in heavy-duty foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. To bake, simply place on a baking sheet and bake according to recipe directions. May need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.

More Delicious Recipes To Serve With Easy Garlic Bread

• White Bean Soup
• Creamy Chicken Stew
• Minestrone Soup
• Tomato Basil Soup
• Seafood Bisque (one of my most popular soups!)
• Pizza Beans
• Chicken Florentine Pasta Casserole
• Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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