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The BEST Garlic Parmesan Bread

Crispy garlic Parmesan bread on a baking sheet with golden melted cheese and fresh chopped parsley
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This easy Garlic Parmesan Bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with buttery garlic and Parmesan flavor. A foolproof side dish ready in about 22 minutes using simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 French baguette
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Start this first so the oven is fully heated by the time you finish prepping.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, freshly minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully combined.
  3. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then cut each half into individual portions if desired. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  4. Using a pastry brush, spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the bread, covering corners and edges.
  5. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered bread.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and cheese is fully melted with lightly golden spots across the top.
  7. For extra crispiness, switch to broil on high for 1-2 minutes with rack on second-highest position. Watch closely every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving so the cheese sets slightly.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor. Pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents that affect texture.
  • Freshly minced garlic gives significantly better flavor than jarred pre-minced garlic.
  • Ciabatta or a day-old rustic sourdough loaf works as a great baguette substitute.
  • Watch the bread carefully under the broiler – it can burn in under a minute.
  • Freezing is not recommended as the texture becomes soggy after thawing.

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