Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian or French loaf
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (salted optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional:
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- For garnishing:
- Extra parsley and chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place it cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Optionally, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 2-5 minutes for a crispy finish.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Experiment with different herbs to suit your taste.
Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30