Garlic Bread Toast Delight (Printable)

Crunchy bread slices with a rich garlic herb butter, toasted for a warm flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, approximately 12 ounces, sliced 1 inch thick

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
03 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
03 - Spread a generous layer of garlic butter on each bread slice.
04 - Place buttered slices on the prepared baking sheet, butter side facing up.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and dried oregano evenly over each slice.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges turn golden and crispy. For extra browning, broil for 1 to 2 minutes while monitoring closely.
07 - Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, but tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
  • The garlic butter is pure comfort—rich, aromatic, and absolutely crave-worthy on warm toast.
  • It's the perfect sidekick to pasta, soup, or salad, or stands brilliantly on its own as a snack.
  • So easy that even first-time cooks nail it every single time.
02 -
  • Don't let the garlic get too coarse. Tiny minced pieces cook evenly and taste heavenly. Big chunks tend to scorch and turn acrid, turning your entire batch bitter.
  • Softened butter is absolutely essential. Cold butter won't spread without tearing the bread, and melted butter runs right off. Leave it on the counter for 15 minutes and you're golden.
  • Watch that broiler step like a vigilant parent. The difference between beautifully caramelized and burnt is literally 30 seconds. If you're new to this, skip the broiler and just trust the regular oven heat.
03 -
  • Make your garlic butter ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Spread it on bread whenever you need something warm and satisfying. It's like having a little container of restaurant-quality flavor ready to go.
  • If you're serving a crowd, slice your bread, spread it all, and arrange it on the sheet the night before. Pop it in the oven just before guests arrive, and they'll think you've been cooking all day.

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