Classic Garlic Bread With A Savory Twist
A delightful enhancement to traditional garlic bread, featuring roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of cheese.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread Approximately 12 ounces.
- 4-6 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped finely.
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For topping.
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
- to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Minced the fresh garlic cloves finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the minced garlic.
- Add the finely chopped fresh parsley to the butter mixture.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then mix everything until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic mixture evenly across the cut sides of the French bread.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a light pinch of salt over the tops of the garlic bread.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Switch your oven to broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then slice into pieces for serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding different herbs or cheeses for variations.