Description
This Garlic Bread Spread is a delicious mixture of buttery goodness and aromatic herbs that will elevate any loaf of Italian bread into a flavorful side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter
- softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon fines herbs
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- or to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 loaf unsliced Italian bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, marjoram, basil, fines herbs, oregano, parsley, and black pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic mixture evenly on both halves.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the herbs to your taste. For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Garlic Bread Spread, Garlic Spread, Italian Bread, Garlic Butter, Herb Spread