Garlic Butter Bread Slices (Print View)

Golden bread slices brushed with garlic herb butter, baked or grilled until crispy and flavorful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 8 pieces approximately 3/4 inch thick

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F or heat the grill to medium-high.
02 - Combine softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives (if using), salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
03 - Place bread slices evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray.
04 - Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over each slice.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese atop the buttered slices if desired.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy, or grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
07 - Serve the garlic bread warm as a side or appetizer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's honestly foolproof—even if you're not confident in the kitchen, this comes out golden and delicious every single time.
  • Those few minutes of prep buy you genuine compliments and the kind of homemade touch that store-bought garlic bread simply can't match.
02 -
  • Don't spread the garlic butter on bread straight from the fridge—it'll tear apart and refuse to distribute evenly, leaving dry patches that feel like a small kitchen failure.
  • Fresh garlic minced by hand tastes noticeably brighter than jarred, and the texture actually matters when it comes to how those flavors land on your palate.
03 -
  • Make the garlic butter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to three days—assembly becomes even faster, and the flavors actually deepen slightly as they sit.
  • If your baguette is a day old, all the better—it holds the butter better and creates a sturdier bite that doesn't feel fragile or too soft.
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