Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on each half.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, cut into slices, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Store any leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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