Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is one of those side dishes that feels like a treat every single time, and this version is as pure and satisfying as it gets. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — a crusty baguette, real butter, fresh garlic, and a handful of parsley — so there's no reason to squint at a label or wonder what's hiding in a pre-made spread. Store-bought garlic breads and seasoned butters can be surprisingly sneaky when it comes to added dyes and artificial flavoring blends, but this one is built entirely from scratch with nothing unnecessary in the mix. The garlic butter comes together in minutes, and the broiler does the heavy lifting, turning the cut surface into something golden, bubbling, and deeply fragrant. A little optional Parmesan adds a salty, nutty finish that takes the whole thing over the top. Slice it up and serve it straight from the board while it's still hot — it disappears fast.
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6 servings
- 1 large baguette (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, and stir until evenly mixed.
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