Description
This easy homemade garlic bread spread is a flavorful combination of butter, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for slathering on bread before toasting or baking to create delicious garlic bread.
Ingredients
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Garlic Bread Spread:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well blended and smooth.
- If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in last.
- Spread the mixture generously on sliced French bread or baguette halves.
- For toasted garlic bread, place the prepared bread under the broiler for 2–4 minutes until golden and bubbly, or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftover spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- You can also add a bit of olive oil for a silkier texture or use roasted garlic for a sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (or bake as desired)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
