Pork Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things hit the table with as much universal excitement as a tray of golden, garlicky bread fresh from the broiler. This version keeps it beautifully simple — soft butter whipped together with fresh minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, then spread generously over a halved baguette and slid under the broiler until bubbling and just bronzed at the edges. The optional Parmesan adds a savory, slightly nutty finish that takes it from great to genuinely hard to stop eating. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing what went into it — just clean, honest flavors you can feel good about serving. The broiler does the heavy lifting fast, creating that irresistible contrast between the crisp, caramelized top and the soft, butter-soaked interior. Slice it up with a serrated knife and get it to the table immediately, because 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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