Description
This Roasted Garlic Bread is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, featuring a rich, buttery spread infused with the sweet and smoky flavors of roasted garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 heads garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup butter
- softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Slice the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until soft.
- While the garlic is roasting, slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mash the roasted garlic and mix it with the softened butter, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley, if using.
- Spread the roasted garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference for stronger or milder flavors. Perfect for pairing with pasta dishes and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Appetizer
- Method: Roasting & Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Roasted Garlic Bread, garlic bread, Italian bread, side dish, easy recipes