Description
Indulge in the wonderful flavors of garlic, Parmesan, and herbs with this delicious Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread. It’s a perfect side dish or appetizer that’s easy to make and pairs well with a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra cheesy bread)
Ingredients:
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the mixture evenly over both halves of the bread. Add mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra browning.
- Serve: Slice the bread and serve warm.
Notes
- This bread goes well with pasta, soups, or salads.
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or try different cheeses like Asiago or Pecorino Romano.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
