Garlic Butter Toasted Bread (Printable Version)

Golden toasted bread layered with garlic herb butter, perfect as a flavorful side or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 8 pieces (about 3/4 inch thick)

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high.
02 - In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives (if using), salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Place bread slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
04 - Spread garlic butter mixture generously over each slice.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered bread slices.
06 - Bake in oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy, or grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until toasted.
07 - Serve warm as a side or appetizer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary bread into something irresistible in under twenty minutes
  • The garlic herb butter keeps beautifully in the freezer for instant dinner upgrades
  • Crispy edges meet soft butter soaked centers in every single bite
02 -
  • Watch closely during the last two minutes because garlic butter can go from golden to burnt surprisingly fast
  • Room temperature butter spreads much more easily without tearing the bread surface
  • Letting the butter mixture sit for 30 minutes before using melds the garlic flavor throughout
03 -
  • Grating a little lemon zest into the butter adds brightness nobody can quite identify but everyone loves
  • Mixing in a pinch of smoked paprika creates a gorgeous color and subtle depth
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