Turkey Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things hit the table with as much instant crowd-pleasing power as a perfectly golden, garlicky loaf straight from the broiler. This version keeps it beautifully simple — softened butter, fresh minced garlic, flat-leaf parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper spread generously across a halved baguette before it goes under high heat. The broiler does the heavy lifting fast, crisping the edges and bubbling the butter into something deeply savory and irresistible. An optional scatter of Parmesan right before broiling adds a nutty, salty finish that takes the whole thing up a notch. Since this is a naturally meat-free side, there's nothing to swap or work around — just honest, pantry-friendly ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Slice it up and serve it immediately while the edges are still crackling, because it genuinely does not last long on the table.
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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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