Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Garlic bread slices in a basket lined with white cloth

The best homemade garlic bread recipe in 13 minutes

Super easy garlic bread that can be served as a side dish on its own or an accompaniment to any meal.
Print Pin
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 161kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Ingredients 
US Customary - Metric
 

Garlic butter

  • 8 tablespoons Butter, soften or slightly melted
  • 4 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 5 cloves Garlic, about 3 tablespoon - minced or grated
  • 2 teaspoons Dried oregano

Bread

  • 1 Whole crusty bread (baguette, any artisan bread, french bread, Italian bread or long loaf bread ►recipe link below)
  • 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese, lightly packed (optional)

Instructions

  • Set the oven rack at the lower third and then preheat the oven to broil.

Garlic butter

  • Blend all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl thoughtfully.

Assembly

  • Slice the bread and arrange it into the baking sheet. Evenly spread the garlic butter on the top side of the bread. Sprinkle the grated parmesan on top (if using only ). Transfer into the oven and broil for 3 minutes or until it smells amazing and has a nice golden brown on top. Remove immediately from the oven. Enjoy while it is warm!
    Two slice of crusty bread slathered with garlic and herb butter placed on a wooden board.

Notes

  • Two slice of crusty bread slathered with garlic and herb butter placed on a wooden board.

    Crusty bread layered with herb and garlic butter.


    Two slices of golden brown crusty garlic bread in a dark brown brown baking pan.

    Crusty delicious garlic bread with our cheese


    Slices of crusty bread layered with herb-garlic butter and top with grated parmesan cheese in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

    Garlic  bread with grated cheese

    Slices of crusty bread brushed with herb-galic and olive oil-butter in a baking sheet line with parchment paper
    Use any kind of crusty bread you prefer.
  • once you put the bread in the oven, do not wander around as it could get burned quickly. Always use your sense of smell.
  • experiment with other herbs like rosemary, thyme or other spice and herb blend.
  • Long loaf bread recipe
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Accompaniment, garlic bread, side dish

Nutrition

Calories: 161 kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 4 g (1%)Protein: 1 g (2%)Fat: 16 g (25%)Trans Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 40 mg (13%)Sodium: 248 mg (11%)Potassium: 31 mg (1%)Fiber: 1 g (4%)Sugar: 1 g (1%)Vitamin A: 499 IU (10%)Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%)Calcium: 26 mg (3%)Iron: 1 mg (6%)
Did you make this recipe?Mention @cookmejoyathome or tag #cookmejoy on Instagram so we can admire your masterpiece!🌟