10-Minute Garlic Bread That Tastes Homemade
This quick and easy garlic bread recipe delivers warm, flavorful bread in just 10 minutes, perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread or French baguette (12-14 inches long or medium ciabatta)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4-5 cloves garlic (minced very finely or 1½ teaspoons jarred minced garlic)
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for subtle heat)
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional, adds savory umami layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley or Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Slice the bread horizontally in half and spread the garlic butter evenly on both cut sides.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle Parmesan and parsley if desired, then slice into 2-inch pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or Parmesan cheese before baking.