Description
This classic garlic bread recipe features a crispy, golden-brown baguette slathered with flavorful garlic butter and topped with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, fresh parsley, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Perfect as a side for pasta dishes, soups, or salads, this easy-to-make garlic bread can be served hot and is ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 foot 7-ounce baguette
Toppings
- Garlic butter (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Sea salt, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (about 1-2 tablespoons)
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the baguette in half lengthwise using a sharp knife to ensure even halves. Place the halves cut-side-up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply garlic butter: Spread an even layer of garlic butter over the cut sides of the bread halves to infuse them with rich garlicky flavor.
- Bake the bread: Bake the baguette halves in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes to allow the bread to warm and absorb the garlic butter.
- Broil for crispiness: Switch oven to broil and broil the bread for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown edge without burning.
- Add toppings: Remove the bread from the oven and immediately sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes evenly over the top.
- Serve: Slice the garlic bread and serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice the baguette for even, clean halves.
- Lining the baking sheet with foil is optional but helps with easier cleanup.
- For softer garlic bread, butter the halves and bake them sandwich-style, adjusting baking time as needed.
- Monitor carefully when broiling to prevent the garlic bread from burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Freeze extra bread by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and sealing in a Ziploc bag; freeze for 4-6 months.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer preheated to 350°F to avoid sogginess. Microwaving is possible but may soften texture.
