Celery Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things hit the table quite like a tray of golden, garlicky bread fresh from the broiler — the kind with crispy edges, a soft center, and butter pooled into every crevice. This version keeps things beautifully simple: softened butter, fresh garlic, chopped parsley, and a little salt and pepper spread generously over a halved baguette before it goes under the broiler. The optional Parmesan adds a savory, slightly nutty finish that takes it from great to genuinely hard to stop eating. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's no need to second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought version — you know exactly what went into it. The broiler does the heavy lifting fast, giving you that irresistible contrast of bubbling, golden top and pillowy interior in just a few minutes. Slice it up and serve it immediately while it's still warm and crackling at the edges — it disappears quickly, so don't be surprised if you wish you'd made two.
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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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