Description
Chimichurri Garlic Bread is a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic garlic toast, combining herby Argentine-inspired chimichurri sauce with buttery garlic spread on crusty French or Italian bread. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, it offers a delicious balance of fresh herbs, tangy vinegar, and a touch of heat.
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Sauce
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3–4 tablespoons chimichurri mixture (from above)
Bread
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
Instructions
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: In a small bowl, combine parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend the ingredients into a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
- Make Garlic-Chimichurri Butter: In another bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic. Fold in 3–4 tablespoons of the prepared chimichurri sauce until fully incorporated to create a flavorful garlic-chimichurri butter.
- Assemble Bread: Spread the garlic-chimichurri butter generously onto the cut sides of the halved bread, covering all surfaces evenly to ensure maximum flavor.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle with the remaining chimichurri sauce for an extra fresh kick, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the bread before baking.
- To add a smoky note, grill the bread halves instead of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
