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Description
This Garlic Herb French Bread recipe is an easy and delicious way to elevate your meal. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, this bread is bursting with flavor from fresh garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the French bread lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic herb butter evenly over both halves of the bread.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the butter is melted.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use roasted garlic instead of minced garlic.
- You can substitute dried herbs for fresh herbs, but use half the amount.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg