Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Garlic bread with sliced bread is buttery, garlicky, and crispy in minutes! No baguette needed—just simple ingredients for a quick, delicious side.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened, equal to 1 stick
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic powder, fresh garlic, and salt until well combined.
- Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Spread garlic butter generously over each slice.
- Bake 7-9 minutes until golden and crispy around the edges.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to keep bread crisp.
Notes
- Softened butter is key—cold butter won't spread evenly and tears the bread
- For extra crispiness, butter both sides of each slice before baking
- Don't skip the wire rack—cooling on the pan traps steam and makes bread soggy
- Variations:
- Substitute white bread with Italian, French, sourdough, or whole wheat
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan over slices before baking. You can also broil on high for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
- Mix in 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan to the butter
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg