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garlic bread with sliced bread

A quick and easy recipe for delicious garlic bread using sliced bread! Perfect as a side dish for pasta or just a tasty snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 butter knife
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick bread (Italian or French)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) You can adjust the amount based on personal taste.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese (optional) For an extra flavor boost.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over one side of each slice of bread using a butter knife.
  • Place the slices of bread spread-side up on a baking sheet.
  • (Optional) Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the prepared bread for an extra flavor boost.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the bread is crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of garlic based on your personal taste.
For a touch of spice, add some red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Store any leftover garlic bread in an airtight container; reheat in the oven before serving.