Nightshade Free Garlic Bread
Warm, golden, and fragrant with real garlic and fresh parsley, this is the kind of bread that disappears from the table before anything else does. Nightshade-free eating can get tricky with crowd-pleasing sides, since so many comfort foods sneak in tomato, paprika, or chili-based seasonings — but this recipe keeps things beautifully clean. The flavor comes entirely from butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. If you're skipping the optional red pepper flakes, the remaining ingredients are naturally free of the usual problem plants without any substitutions required. The two-stage bake — foil on, then foil off — is a smart move that keeps the interior soft while the edges go properly golden and the butter bubbles up across every inch of the surface. A finishing sprinkle of Parmesan adds a salty, nutty depth that makes this feel genuinely indulgent. Slice it up and serve it straight from the board while it's still hot.
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6 servings
- 1 large baguette or italian loaf (about 16 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
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, stirring until evenly mixed.
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