Garlic Bread

This classic Garlic Bread is one of those simple side dishes that always makes dinner feel a little more comforting. Made with a loaf of French bread and baked in the oven until warm, buttery, and golden, it is easy to throw together with hardly any effort. It is the perfect cozy addition to pasta night, soup night, or any meal that could use a little extra comfort.

I wasn’t planning on sharing my recipe for garlic bread as it feels pretty basic and simple, but then I had several of you asking what I pair with a lot of my soups, bowls, and pastas. And many times the answer to that is garlic bread, so I figured I would share my recipe for that as well.

Garlic bread is just such a reliable, classic staple comfort food that I feel like could pair well with almost any other type of food out there.

Here is how I usually make my garlic bread.

I hope you enjoy.

Make this Garlic Bread recipe when…

• you want a quick and easy buttery snack
• you want something to pair with your soup or pasta
• you are craving something comforting and nostalgic

Ingredient notes…

Here is what you’ll need to make this Garlic Bread recipe. Please be sure to check the recipe card for the exact ingredients and measurements.

• Bread: I like using a loaf of French Bread, but you can use anything you prefer. People often use a baguette, or even thick Texas toast. I like to use French Bread because my husband and stepsons eat a lot, and I would probably have to make several baguettes at once.
• Butter: I use softened, salted butter, but you can use unsalted if you want, grass-fed, or even margarine if you prefer. I do find that just classic butter tastes best though.
• Garlic: I like using either fresh garlic cloves, or jarred/ minced garlic. You can use garlic powder if you don’t have anything fresh, or sometimes there are even like garlic bread seasoning powders as well.
• Italian seasoning: I add a bit of Italian seasoning just to give it a little bit of something extra.
• Salt: I like to add a little bit more salt. If using salted butter you just have to be careful not to make it too salty.

Equipment I swear by…

• A good sheetpan
• Parchment paper

While the Garlic Bread bakes…

• warm up some leftovers like soup or pasta to go with this recipe
• make yourself a delicious drink or treat for later
• tidy up a small area in your home while waiting

How to make it…

See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

1. Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
2. Mix the softened butter, garlic, and seasonings.
3. Spread evenly across the bread, place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and bake in the oven until done to your likeness.

My tips and tricks to make this Garlic Bread recipe…

The easiest: Make sure you soften the butter in the microwave for a few minutes to stop from tearing the bread to pieces.

Cheesy: Add your favorite cheese to make this bread cheesy.

Vegan: You can substitute vegan butter to make this recipe vegan.

Storage notes:

Room temp: You can store any leftover bread in an airtight container for a few days, but it’s best when it’s fresh. You can always try microwaving it on a plate with a wet paper towel for a few seconds to try to soften it up. If the container isn’t airtight it will dry out and get rock hard.

Freeze: You can actually freeze the garlic bread BEFORE you bake it. Simply cover it with butter and put in a freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to three months and then bake as directed. You may have to add a few for minutes to the time however.

What to make with this Garlic Bread

• Crockpot Potato Soup
• Easy Mushroom Soup
• Easy One Pan Hamburger Mushroom Pasta
• Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup
• Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes
• Ravioli with Pink Sauce

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Conclusion…

Garlic bread is such a simple recipe to make, but it really can add something special to any other recipes that you make.

Please enjoy.

And take care of yourself.

-Caitlin