Peanut Free Garlic Bread
Golden, garlicky, and impossible to resist, this classic side dish is the kind of thing that disappears from the table before the main course even lands. A generous spread of softened butter blended with fresh minced garlic and flat-leaf parsley gets layered across a halved baguette, then baked until the edges turn golden and the butter bubbles across every inch of the surface. An optional dusting of finely grated Parmesan adds a salty, savory finish that takes the whole thing over the top. Store-bought garlic breads can be surprisingly tricky to vet — shared production lines and vague "may contain" labels make a quick scan of the packaging feel like a chore. Making it from scratch with these straightforward ingredients means you know exactly what's going into every bite, with zero guesswork. The foil tent trick in the early bake keeps the interior soft and steamy before the final few minutes of open heat crisps everything up beautifully. Slice it into thick pieces and serve it straight from the cutting board while it's still warm and fragrant.
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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)
- 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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