06/08/2026
Easy Homemade Garlic Bread
Crispy, Buttery Garlic Bread in 20 Minutes
This easy homemade garlic bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with rich garlic butter flavor. It's the perfect side dish for pasta, soup, salad, or your favorite family dinner.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Servings
4–6
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette or Italian loaf
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves.
5. Place the bread on a baking tray.
6. Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Slice and serve warm.
Tips
- Add shredded mozzarella for cheesy garlic bread.
- Sprinkle with extra parsley before serving.
- Serve with pasta, soup, grilled chicken, or salad.