Garlic Bread

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy, golden slices of Italian bread infused with savory garlic butter
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This classic Italian garlic bread is the ultimate comfort side dish, perfect for soaking up marinara sauce or enjoying on its own. The recipe features a crusty Italian loaf brushed generously with a fragrant mixture of melted butter and garlic powder. Baked until the edges are golden and the center is warm and soft, it offers a delightful contrast of textures. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any dinner table, requiring minimal prep time for maximum flavor. Serve it fresh from the oven for the best experience.

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Garlic Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 74.2

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This classic Italian garlic bread is the ultimate comfort side dish, perfect for soaking up marinara sauce or enjoying on its own. The recipe features a crusty Italian loaf brushed generously with a fragrant mixture of melted butter and garlic powder. Baked until the edges are golden and the center is warm and soft, it offers a delightful contrast of textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any dinner table, requiring minimal prep time for maximum flavor. Serve it fresh from the oven for the best experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven broiler to high.
  2. Slice the Italian bread loaf into individual slices or halves, depending on desired size.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter (or margarine) until liquid and foamy.
  4. Stir in the garlic powder into the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Brush the garlic-butter mixture generously over the cut sides of each bread slice.
  7. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
  8. Broil in the oven until the tops are golden brown and crispy, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 74.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g8%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 11.8mg4%
Sodium 175.2mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 6.2g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a vegan version, ensure you use dairy-free margarine or olive oil instead of butter.

You can enhance the flavor by adding chopped fresh parsley or red pepper flakes to the butter mixture before brushing.

If using a toaster oven, place the bread closer to the heating element but monitor it every 30 seconds to avoid burning.

For extra crunch, you can toast the bread plain first, then brush with the garlic butter and broil briefly.

Leftover garlic bread can be reheated in a toaster or oven to restore crispiness.

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