The Ultimate Garlic Herb Bread
A delightful recipe for garlic herb bread that’s warm, crusty, and slathered with a rich, buttery garlic blend, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread (or Italian bread)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise or into individual pieces.
- Spread the garlic herb butter mixture generously on one side of each half.
- Wrap each half tightly in aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, opening the foil for the last 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce or olive oil for dipping, and feel free to add cheese for an indulgent twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic bread, herb bread, appetizer, vegetarian