Baguette Garlic Bread

This easy baguette garlic bread recipe features a buttery garlic mixture with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, baked to golden brown perfection. It’s the perfect side dish for pasta, soups, or any family dinner.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 157kcal

Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

Bread knife
Large baking sheet
Parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil
Small bowl
Pastry brush (optional for spreading butter mixture evenly)

Ingredients

1 French baguette
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon garlic grate, about 5 cloves
2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup room temperature unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon grated garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Prepare the baguette: Using a bread knife, slice the baguette open lengthwise. Place both halves, cut side up, on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil.
Spread the garlic butter: Use a spoon or pastry brush to evenly spread the garlic butter mixture across the cut sides of the baguette. Make sure to cover the entire surface for full flavor.
Bake the bread: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
Broil to finish: Switch the oven to broil. Broil the bread for an additional 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Cool and slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a minute or two. Slice the baguette into smaller pieces and serve immediately.

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