Classic Toasted Garlic BreadVeg
Elevate your dinner with this easy, classic garlic bread recipe. By toasting whole garlic cloves in their skins before blending them into a smooth, savory paste with unsalted butter and parmesan, you achieve a perfect balance of mellow, caramelized depth and fresh garlic flavor. Spread generously over a soft supermarket Italian loaf and bake at a high heat until golden and irresistible. It is the ultimate simple side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal.
Ingredients
9 cloves Garlic
Bread : 1 loaf of supermarket-style Italian bread
6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Processed Cheese
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
1
Place the garlic cloves, still in their papery skins, into a small skillet over medium heat.
2
Toast them for 8–10 minutes, jostling the pan occasionally, until the skins are spotty brown and the cloves inside have softened.
3
Carefully cut your supermarket-style Italian loaf in half lengthwise, ensuring an even thickness across the bread.
4
Peel the toasted skins off the garlic cloves. Place the cloves on a cutting board, sprinkle with a pinch of salt to act as an abrasive, and chop them into rough pieces.
5
Use the side of your knife to scrape and mash the garlic against the board until it forms a smooth paste.
6
In a bowl, combine the garlic paste with the unsalted butter.
7
Add a little extra salt to taste and mix in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
8
Evenly spread about half of the garlic butter mixture onto the cut side of your bread.
9
Place the bread on a sheet pan and bake in a preheated, 500°F oven.
10
Bake for approximately 8 minutes, spinning the pan halfway through to ensure the bread browns evenly.
11
Remove from the oven, finish with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper, and slice into pieces to serve while hot.
