Rice Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things hit the table with as much crowd-pleasing confidence as a perfectly broiled, golden-edged garlic bread. This version keeps it beautifully simple — a crusty baguette slathered with a garlicky, herb-flecked butter that crisps up under the broiler in just minutes. The combination of softened butter, freshly minced garlic, and flat-leaf parsley creates a rich, fragrant spread that soaks into the bread and caramelizes at the edges in the best possible way. A optional dusting of Parmesan before broiling adds a savory, slightly nutty finish that takes the whole thing over the top. Since this recipe is built entirely around a wheat baguette, butter, and fresh aromatics, there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that doesn't belong — no fillers, no grain blends, no surprises. It comes together fast, smells incredible while it cooks, and disappears from the table even faster. Serve it alongside pasta, soup, or honestly anything that could use a little extra magic on the side.
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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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