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Crispy garlic bread with sliced bread on a baking sheet with golden buttery edges and fresh parsley

Easy Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread

Crispy, buttery garlic bread made with regular sliced sandwich bread, fresh garlic, parsley, and softened butter. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect alongside pasta, soup, or baked chicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 slices sandwich bread Thick-cut white or whole wheat recommended
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 8 cloves fresh garlic Finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese Optional, sprinkle on during last 3 minutes of baking

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Let butter soften fully at room temperature. In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
  2. Lay all bread slices flat on a baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping. Spread garlic butter generously on each slice, going all the way to the edges.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and butter is bubbling. For extra crispiness, broil for 2 minutes at the end and watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. If using Parmesan, sprinkle it on top during the last 3 minutes of baking. Remove from oven and serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Garlic butter can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. For an air fryer version, cook at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes. Best served fresh for maximum crispiness.