Description
A warm and savory garlic parmesan herb bread featuring a buttery garlic spread, fragrant herbs, and a generous layer of parmesan baked until golden and crisp. This easy side dish pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, or salads.
Ingredients
- 1 French bread or Italian loaf
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spread the garlic herb butter evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Add mozzarella cheese if using for extra cheesiness.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until warmed through and edges are lightly crisp.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Use roasted garlic for a deeper, sweeter flavor.
- Wrap loosely in foil while baking for a softer texture.
- Experiment with cheeses like asiago or provolone.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F to maintain crispness.
- Freeze before baking and cook from frozen, adding extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
