Description
Elevate your bread game with this easy homemade garlic bread spread. This flavorful buttery spread with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese is perfect for topping your favorite bread and making delicious garlic toast.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Mix until well combined. If using Parmesan cheese, stir it into the mixture.
- Spread evenly onto halved baguettes, Italian bread, or any bread of choice.
- For toasted garlic bread, place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and broil on high for 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can make this spread ahead and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
