Let's face it: there are some things in life that just make life better.

Homemade Garlic Bread recipe and images by Lacey Baier, a sweet pea chef

Like new love, birds singing outside your window, fresh socks, a warm evening breeze or a baby's laugh.

Doesn't the same, then, hold true for food?

Like adding bacon, ice cream or garlic bread (when applicable, of course!) to what you're eating. It just makes it better. True story.

Is spaghetti with meat sauce really spaghetti without some tasty garlic bread? Is Stroganoff truly enjoyable without a slice or two of crunchy garlic bread to help sop up the sauce?

Not in my book, it isn't.

You can probably imagine we eat a lot of garlic bread in our home. 'Cuz we eat a lot of everything in our home -- and garlic bread just makes it better.

Plus, delicious, homemade garlic bread is incredibly easy to make. Trust me, I've made my fair share of the stuff. This recipe makes golden and crunchy garlic bread with a slightly chewy and delicate center. Oh -- and the combination of the garlic, parmesan, butter and parsley is so yummy.

Perfect.

Use this homemade garlic bread to compliment your next meal, whether it's pasta, salad, grilled chicken or beef or even to use as the bread for a sandwich (totally a delicious trick!). You can also cut it up and make into croutons. So many options!

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Homemade Garlic Bread

Lacey Baier

This recipe makes golden and crunchy Homemade Garlic Bread with a slightly chewy and delicate center.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Bread, Side

Cuisine Italian American

Servings

Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients

▢ 6 large cloves garlic minced
▢ ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
▢ ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
▢ 1 loaf fresh bread ciabatta, french, baguette, sourdough, cut lengthwise
▢ 6 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
▢ ¼ cup parmesan cheese plus more to sprinkle on top if desired, grated

Instructions

Preheat your oven broiler on the Low setting.
In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the bread to make a paste/spread (you can also use a food processor if you'd prefer). Using a flat knife or spoon, spread the butter mixture evenly over the non-crusted portion of the bread. Sprinkle with additional grated parmesan if desired.
Set both sides of the bread, spread-side up, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and place in the center of the oven under the broiler until the butter is melted and the top starts to becomes golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Take care to pay attention to the bread so it does not burn -- it can cook quickly under the broiler.
Once golden, remove from the broiler and set on a cutting board. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes in order to handle. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the bread into portions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 199 kcalCarbohydrates: 21 gProtein: 5.7 gFat: 10.5 gSaturated Fat: 6.3 gCholesterol: 25.3 mgSodium: 277.2 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1.8 gVitamin A: 500 IUVitamin C: 5 mgCalcium: 70 mgIron: 1.6 mg

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Devynn

August 09, 2011 at 7:14 pm

Made this tonight but made it on homemade French bread!!!! O.m.g. Divine!

- Lacey Baier
  
  August 12, 2011 at 11:52 am
  
  Garlic bread on fresh, homemade bread is the BEST! Thanks for sharing.
  
Stephanie Joseph

July 29, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Hi! =]

I made this garlic bread, with chicken and broccoli alfredo (with your alfredo recipe) it came out SO GOOD. I think my boyfriend fell in love with me all over again!

- Lacey Baier
  
  July 31, 2011 at 12:15 am
  
  That is so awesome, Stephanie! Just call me the love chef 😉
  
rooths

April 24, 2011 at 3:27 pm

This looks delicious - I'm going to try it tonight. Thanks for sharing!

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 25, 2011 at 10:30 am
  
  I hope you enjoy it, Rooths!
  
Andrea

April 16, 2011 at 7:31 pm

I just made this tonight and it was AWESOME! Will definately be making again, thanks for the recipe!

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 17, 2011 at 1:07 pm
  
  So glad you enjoyed the garlic bread, Andrea!
  
Mariam

April 10, 2011 at 5:29 am

Made this today and LOVED IT!! It was everything I imagined it would be, and MORE!

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 11, 2011 at 10:33 pm
  
  Yay! I'm SO glad you enjoyed the garlic bread, Mariam! Thanks for sharing.
  
Michelle in NZ

April 02, 2011 at 9:08 am

Dear Lacey - keep sharing your wonderful recipes - this way i can keep saying "YUM!"

Sending care, love and huggles from New Zealand, Michelle/Mickle

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 04, 2011 at 10:07 am
  
  Thanks so much, Michelle 🙂
  
Dustin Baier

April 01, 2011 at 7:31 am

I really love garlic bread with pretty much any pasta. Its interesting to hear about everyone's own experiences with garlic bread.

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 01, 2011 at 3:00 pm
  
  Isn't it? I love it when I share a recipe I use as a staple in our home only to find how many people appreciate the new idea that they've never tried. So cool.
  
Kankana

March 31, 2011 at 9:40 pm

i love garlic bread and never knew it could be so easy to make it at home . thanks for sharing 🙂

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 01, 2011 at 2:55 pm
  
  So easy, Kankana! I hope you try it out for yourself. You're very welcome.
  
Becky

March 31, 2011 at 9:16 am

garlic bread is such a dangerous food...easy to make and addictive. i love the green that the parsley adds.

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 01, 2011 at 2:48 pm
  
  Dangerous but oh so delicious! Thanks for stopping by, Becky!
  
val

March 31, 2011 at 8:39 am

I could live off of garlic bread. YUM

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 01, 2011 at 2:48 pm
  
  You and me both, Val! 🙂
  
Michelle in NZ

March 31, 2011 at 4:13 am

Oh my, I never thought of adding parmesan - yum! My own addition is to add a squeeze of lemon juice to the butter mixture. This may seem weird but it really works flavour-wise, just takes a wee bit more mixing.

Michelle, downunder in New Zealand

- Lacey Baier
  
  April 01, 2011 at 2:46 pm
  
  Hi Michelle! I've never thought of adding lemon -- so thanks for the idea.
  
Katherine

March 30, 2011 at 9:27 pm

Oh my GADFREY! This looks divine. I totally agree it's one of the best "sides" to any meal. Thanks!

- Lacey Baier
  
  March 30, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Katherine! Glad you agree 🙂
  
Laurel

March 30, 2011 at 8:25 pm

Yum! This looks easy and way better than the frozen kind I tend to buy... I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

- Lacey Baier
  
  March 30, 2011 at 10:01 pm
  
  Laurel, I'll bet you never go back to the frozen stuff once you try making your own garlic bread. It's SO much better! Thanks for the invite -- Just submitted it!
  
Laura

March 30, 2011 at 8:15 pm

I agree food just makes life better. That bread looks divine. I can't wait to make it for my family.

- Lacey Baier
  
  March 30, 2011 at 9:55 pm
  
  Doesn't it though? Thanks for sharing, Laura 🙂
  
Angelica

March 30, 2011 at 5:40 pm

Thanks so much for this recipe. I'm cooking for my nephew's birthday party and wanted to make my own garlic bread. Looks yummy, thanks.

- Lacey Baier
  
  March 30, 2011 at 9:54 pm
  
  Yay, so glad to help, Angelica! Happy birthday to your nephew!

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