Garlic Parmesan Bread Recipe

golden garlic parmesan bread loaf with melted cheese and herbs

Garlic Parmesan Bread Recipe

This garlic parmesan bread recipe delivers the perfect balance of crispy crust, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic butter. Ready in 45 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food to serve with pasta, soups, or as a stand-alone snack.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Resting / Cooling: 15

Total Time: 45

Servings: slices

Calories: 230kcal

Cost: $6–8

Equipment

Serrated Bread Knife
Large baking sheet
Parchment paper or foil
Box grater
Mixing bowl
Offset spatula
Pastry brush

Ingredients

For the Bread Base

1 loaf French bread 16 inches or ciabatta, or 1 lb dough

For the Garlic Parmesan Butter

½ cup unsalted butter softened
6 cloves garlic minced finely
1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Optional Additions

1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoon olive oil for brushing crust
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment or foil.
Combine softened butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and all seasonings in a bowl.
Slice bread loaf lengthwise and place cut-side up on baking sheet.
Generously spread garlic butter mixture over the bread surface with offset spatula.
Top with mozzarella if using and brush crust edges with olive oil.
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
Cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve hot. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

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