Simply Best Garlic Bread with Herb Butter
Crusty baguette slices toasted with a garlicky herb butter that melts into golden perfection—ready in 22 minutes for any meal. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs baguette, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step 2: Mince 4 garlic cloves and combine with 4 tbsp softened butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Spread 1 tbsp garlic butter mixture evenly over each baguette slice, pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and butter is bubbling around the edges.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with an additional 1 tsp chopped parsley for color. Let cool 2 minutes before serving.








