Legume Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things hit the table quite like a basket of warm, golden garlic bread, and this version is the real deal. A generous spread of butter whipped together with fresh garlic, flat-leaf parsley, salt, and pepper gets slathered across a split baguette and slid under the broiler until it's bubbling, fragrant, and just kissed with color at the edges. An optional dusting of Parmesan before broiling adds a savory, slightly nutty finish that takes the whole thing up a notch. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of beans, lentils, peas, or any other legume-derived additions — no hidden flours, no soy-based spreads, nothing to second-guess. That makes it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice when you're navigating a table full of dishes that often sneak legumes in through sauces or specialty butters. The broiler does the heavy lifting in just a few minutes, so this is the kind of recipe you can pull together while the rest of dinner finishes up. Slice it crosswise and serve it immediately — it won't last long.
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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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