Vegetarian Classic Garlic Bread
Few things at the table generate as much excitement as a basket of golden, garlicky bread fresh from the oven, and this version absolutely delivers. The garlic butter comes together in minutes — just softened unsalted butter, freshly minced garlic, chopped flat-leaf parsley, salt, and pepper — and the broiler does the heavy lifting, creating that irresistible bubbling, golden crust in just a few minutes. A optional scatter of grated Parmesan before broiling adds a nutty, salty depth that takes it from simple side to something genuinely craveable. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly meat-free, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just pure, honest comfort food. The broiler method is key: that high, direct heat caramelizes the garlic butter and crisps the edges of the baguette in a way a standard bake simply can't match. Serve it immediately, sliced crosswise, and watch it disappear before anything else hits 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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