Easy Parmesan Garlic Bread Recipe – The Perfect Side Dish
Looking for the perfect side dish to serve with your favorite soup or stew? This delicious Parmesan garlic bread recipe is the perfect choice. It also tastes great with any Italian meal.
This easy garlic bread recipe is crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, with the richness of Parmesan cheese. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and also freezes well, so you can enjoy it any time you get a craving.
It’s made with fresh parsley, lots of garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a buttery bread recipe that will become a family favorite.
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Pamesan garlic bread ingredients
To make this easy homemade garlic bread recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon of freshly ground cracked black pepper
- 1 loaf of fresh Italian bread (you can also use ciabatta, Fresh bread, or baguettes)
- 6 tablespoons of salted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup of fresh Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
You’ll also need a food processor.
How to make garlic bread with Parmesan cheese
You won’t believe how easy this delicious Italian garlic bread is to make!
Prep steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone mat.
- Cut the loaf of Italian bread in half, lengthwise.
Tip: While you are making the recipe, it’s a good idea to make a double batch of the Parmesan garlic butter. You can use half for this Italian garlic bread recipe and save the other half for a busy night when time is more limited! Just wrap it in clear wrap and keep it in the fridge. It’ll last 1-2 weeks.
Making the Parmesan garlic butter
- Place all of the ingredients except for the bread in the food processor.
- Pulse until the they form a paste – about 30 seconds.
Preparing the quick Parmesan garlic bread
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the Italian bread halves.
- Place the bread halves, buttered-side up, on the lined baking sheet.
Bake the garlic bread
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the bread for 10-15 minutes.
- Watch carefully to make sure the bread does not burn.
- The Parmesan garlic bread is done when the top is golden, and the edges are slightly browned.
Slice the bread
- Remove and place on a wire rack to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut the bread into thick slices on an angle and serve hot.
Serving the Parmesan garlic bread
This delicious garlic bread can be used as a side dish for so many recipes. It’s a great base for appetizers, scrumptious served on its own, and perfect to sop up the last bit of gravy with your favorite soup or stew.
The addition of the Parmesana cheese makes it the ideal accompaniment for any Italian dish. My family loves it with my Italian Tuscan beef stew recipe.
What is the best bread for garlic bread?
Choose a sturdy, crusty loaf of bread to make homemade garlic bread. Some good choices are:
- Italian bread
- French bread
- Ciabatta
- Baguette
- Homemade crusty bread
These breads have a crisp outer layer and a fluffy or chewy interior. They will soak up the garlic butter and Parmesan cheese without becoming soggy as they cook.
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Easy Homemade Parmesan Garlic Bread
This homemade garlic bread with Parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to go with soups, stews, and Italian dishes. It's quick to make and very buttery and crispy.
Ingredients
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon of freshly ground cracked black pepper
- 1 loaf of fresh Italian bread
- 6 tablespoons of salted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup of fresh Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone mat.
- Cut the loaf of Italian bread in half, lengthwise.
- Place the other ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse until the ingredients form a paste - about 30 seconds.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the Italian bread.
- Place the bread halves, buttered-side up, on the lined baking sheet.
- Place it in the preheated oven and bake the bread for 10-15 minutes.
- Watch to make sure the bread does not burn.
- The Parmesan garlic bread is done when the top is golden, and the edges are slightly browned.
- Remove and place on a wire rack to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut the bread and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 214mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.
