Description
This Garlic Lover’s Garlic Bread with Parmesan Cheese & Fresh Herbs is a deliciously aromatic and savory side dish featuring three types of garlic—roasted, fresh, and garlic powder—blended into a flavorful herb butter spread atop crusty Italian or French bread, then baked until golden and crispy. Perfect for pairing with pastas, soups, or salads for an irresistible garlicky treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread (approx. 16 ounces), sliced in half lengthwise
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
Garlic Herb Butter
- ½ cup very soft unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped leafy fresh herbs (basil, parsley, oregano, or your choice)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare for roasting garlic: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), placing a rack in the center. Remove any excess paper from the head of garlic and slice off the top to expose the cloves. Drizzle the exposed garlic with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil, wrap it tightly in foil, and place it on a small baking sheet.
- Roast the garlic: Roast the wrapped garlic in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the cloves are soft, fragrant, and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool enough to handle safely.
- Prepare the garlic herb butter: In a medium bowl, combine the very soft unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh garlic cloves, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Once the roasted garlic has cooled, squeeze the soft roasted cloves from the head into the butter mixture and mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble the bread: Spread the prepared garlic herb butter generously and evenly over the cut sides of the halved loaf of bread.
- Bake the bread: Place the buttered bread halves on a large baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the bread is warmed through and slightly toasted.
- Broil for extra crispiness: For a golden, crisp top, turn on the broiler and broil the bread on the center rack for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven once golden and crisp.
- Slice and serve: Transfer the garlic bread to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, slice it into 16 individual pieces. Serve immediately alongside your favorite pasta dishes, soups, or salads. Enjoy this triple garlic delight!
Notes
- This recipe uses three forms of garlic—roasted, fresh, and garlic powder—to create a deeply flavorful garlic bread experience.
- The garlic herb butter includes fresh parsley, basil, or oregano along with grated Parmesan for an added layer of taste and aroma.
- Toasting with the broiler at the end gives the bread a perfect golden crust without drying out the soft butter underneath.
- Perfect as a side dish or appetizer with Italian meals, soups, or salads.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste, especially the garlic powder and salt, to balance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 255 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
