Easy Homemade Garlic Bread
This easy garlic bread uses a simple garlic powder butter spread on French bread and bakes up golden in just 10 minutes. Three ingredients, no fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread
- 4-6 Tablespoons salted butter , softened
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 grated parmesan cheese, Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice French bread in half. In a small bowl, stir 4-6 Tablespoons softened butter and 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth. Add cheese and parsley, if desired. Spread garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut side of the bread halves. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. Slice each half into 6 and serve while hot.
Notes
Storage: If you have leftovers, just store it in a zip-top plastic bag at room temperature. I wouldn't recommend storing in the fridge, as it usually makes it stale (it draws the moisture out of the bread). It will keep for about 2 to 3 days if stored in a plastic bag at room temperature.
Freeze: If freezing a whole half loaf, wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place in a zip-top freezer bag. You can also add slices to a zip-top bag and freeze that way. To reheat, place on a baking sheet and warm in oven for a few minutes.
Make Ahead and Freeze: Spread the garlic butter on the bread, wrap tightly in plastic wrap then foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, unwrap and bake straight from frozen at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 117IU, Vitamin C: 0.003mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
