Pecan Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things hit the table with as much crowd-pleasing confidence as a perfectly golden, garlicky loaf straight from the broiler. The butter gets whipped together with fresh minced garlic, chopped flat-leaf parsley, salt, and pepper before being spread edge to edge across a split baguette — no shortcuts, no skimping. A quick few minutes under a high broiler transforms it into something bubbling and caramelized, with just the right amount of crisp at the edges and soft, buttery pull in the center. A scatter of grated Parmesan before it goes under the heat adds a savory, nutty depth that takes the whole thing over the top. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple — real butter, fresh garlic, herbs, and good bread — so there's nothing hiding in here that doesn't belong. It comes together fast, slices beautifully on a cutting board, and disappears from the table even faster. Whether it's alongside a big bowl of pasta or just standing on its own as an appetizer, this is the kind of recipe you'll reach for again and again.
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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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