Garlic Bread

Classic Italian bread topped with a flavorful mixture of garlic, butter, olive oil, and parsley, then finished with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden brown.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt using a heavy knife.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Stir together butter, oil, and garlic paste in a bowl until combined well; stir in parsley.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Halve loaf horizontally and divide butter mixture between halves, spreading it evenly.

    3 min

  5. 5.

    Divide cheese between halves and spread it in an even layer.

    2 min

  6. 6.

    Put halves, cheese side up, on a large baking sheet. Cover the bread with a large piece of foil, tenting it slightly on the top and tucking it under the bread.

    2 min

  7. 7.

    Bake 15 minutes.

    15 min

  8. 8.

    Remove foil and turn oven to broil. Broil bread until golden, 1-3 minutes.

    2 min