Garlic Bread

This easy garlic bread is simple to make with a homemade garlic butter spread on a loaf of French bread. It's an irresistible crowd-pleasing side dish, ready in 10 minutes!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

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.

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