Ina Garten Garlic Bread Recipe
Garlic bread is warm, soft and full of rich flavor. This Ina Garten Garlic Bread Recipe makes the best garlic bread at home. It tastes buttery, cheesy and full of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 large French loaf or Italian bread
- 1 stick butter ½ cup, softened
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Bread
- Cut the loaf lengthwise. Place both halves on a baking sheet with the cut side up.
Make the Garlic Mix
- Put butter, garlic, parsley, basil, oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
Spread the Mix
- Spread the garlic butter on both bread halves. Cover the surface evenly.
Add the Cheese
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread. Make sure it covers well.
Preheat the Oven
- Heat the oven to 375°F. This makes the bread bake evenly.
Bake the Bread
- Place the bread in the oven. Bake until golden and slightly crisp.
Check the Bread
- Look at the edges. They should look brown and crunchy.
Cool Slightly
- Remove from the oven. Let the bread cool for two minutes.
Slice the Bread
- Cut the bread into thick slices. Keep the slices even.
Serve Warm
- Serve the garlic bread warm. It tastes best fresh from the oven.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for strong flavor
- Do not use cold butter
- Use fresh herbs for bright taste
- Cut the bread evenly
- Spread the butter fully
- Bake until the edges are crisp
- Add cheese for richer flavor
- Serve warm right away
- Use good-quality bread