Description
Grilled garlic bread is a delightful twist on the classic garlic bread, featuring thick slices of rustic bread slathered with a rich garlic butter mixture, grilled to perfection for a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of rustic bread (Italian or French)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture by combining softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Slice the rustic bread into thick slices, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Generously apply the garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and place the buttered slices on the grill, buttered side down.
- Grill for about 2-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with extra parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Choose rustic breads like Italian or French for the best texture.
- Adjust the garlic flavor by adding more or less garlic as per your preference.
- For a cheesy variation, sprinkle grated Parmesan or mozzarella on top before grilling.
- Infuse the garlic butter with fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grilled garlic bread, garlic bread recipe, homemade garlic bread