Go Back
–+ servings
Homemade Garlic Bread

Homemade Garlic Bread

Delicious homemade garlic bread that's perfect as a side or snack, featuring garlic, butter, and optional toppings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 slices
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Garlic Bread Base

  • 1 loaf French or Italian bread
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

Classic Buttery Garlic Toast

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Mix ½ cup softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan until smooth and spreadable.
  • Slice 1 loaf French or Italian bread in half lengthwise or into thick slices. Spread garlic butter evenly to the edges.
  • Bake for 5 minutes until butter melts and edges turn lightly golden. Broil 1-2 minutes for a crisp top, then slice and serve warm.

Variations

  • Top baked garlic toast with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and chopped basil, then broil 1-2 minutes until melted and lightly bubbly.
  • Add pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni slices before baking until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  • Stir 1-2 teaspoons dry ranch seasoning into the garlic butter before spreading and baking.
  • Mix fresh lemon zest into the garlic butter for a bright flavor that pairs well with seafood or chicken.
  • Spread basil pesto over the bread before baking and finish with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese.

Notes

Use softened butter so it spreads smoothly without tearing the bread. Broil only 1 to 2 minutes and watch closely, since garlic can burn fast. Thicker bread slices stay softer inside, while thinner slices turn crispier. Great for make-ahead: assemble, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 3 months before baking. Reheat in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave, to keep the edges crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slicesCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 311IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Buttery Garlic Bread, Easy Garlic Bread, Garlic Bread Recipe, Homemade Garlic Bread, side dish, Toast Recipes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!