Description
This Garlic Lover’s Garlic Bread recipe combines three types of garlic—roasted, fresh, and garlic powder—to create an irresistible, deeply flavorful loaf. Enhanced with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, this bread is beautifully golden, crispy, and perfect as a savory accompaniment to pastas, soups, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread (approx. 16 ounces), sliced in half lengthwise
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
Garlic Herb Butter
- ½ cup very soft unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped leafy fresh herbs (e.g., basil, parsley, oregano)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack positioned in the center. Remove excess paper from the garlic head and slice off the top to expose the cloves. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on a small baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until fragrant and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, finely chopped fresh garlic cloves, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Season generously with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Once the roasted garlic is cool, squeeze the soft cloves from the head directly into the bowl and mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Spread Butter on Bread: Generously spread the prepared garlic herb butter over the cut sides of the bread halves.
- Bake Garlic Bread: Place the buttered bread halves on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the bread is warmed through and butter is melted.
- Optional Broiling for Crispiness: For extra toastiness, switch the oven to broil and broil the bread on the center rack for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crisp. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and slice into 16 individual pieces with a serrated knife. Serve immediately alongside pasta, soups, or salads. Enjoy!
Notes
- This Triple Garlic Bread uses three types of garlic—roasted, fresh, and garlic powder—to achieve a rich garlic flavor that garlic lovers will adore.
- The homemade garlic herb butter is loaded with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese for extra depth and aroma.
- Baking followed by optional broiling ensures a perfectly golden and crispy crust while keeping the bread soft and flavorful inside.
- Pair this garlic bread with pasta dishes, hearty soups, or fresh salads for a complete meal.
- Use fresh leafy herbs such as basil, parsley, and oregano, or swap according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 255.4 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 17.1 mg
