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Old-School Garlic Bread

By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer

4.6

(13)

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Old-School Garlic BreadHirsheimer & Hamilton

You can cut and butter the bread well in advance, but don't bake it till guests arrive.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
Large handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 baguette
Kosher salt
Finely grated Parmesan

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat butter and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted.

    Step 2

    Slice bread in half lengthwise, then place on a baking sheet and brush cut sides with butter mixture.

    Step 3

    Slice crosswise 1" thick, without cutting all the way through; season with salt and top with Parmesan. Bake until golden, 10–15 minutes.

TagsBreadGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableParsleyHerbs & SpicesParmesanCheeseDairyStarterSideDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsOven BakeBon Appétit

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