True Garlic Bread with Parmesan
A fragrant, golden-brown bread loaded with roasted garlic and nutty Parmesan, embodying the 'true' essence of Italian garlic bread. This italian-inspired quick meals ready in about 30 minutes pairs baguette, garlic cloves, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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
- 5 garlic cloves
- 50g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut 1 baguette diagonally into 1-inch slices. Remove crusts, then brush cut sides with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Mince 5 garlic cloves and mix with 50g softened butter, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
- Step 3: Spread butter mixture evenly over all baguette slices. Sprinkle 50g grated Parmesan over each slice.
- Step 4: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Step 5: Serve immediately while hot, with extra Parmesan for sprinkling.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does True Garlic Bread with Parmesan take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover True Garlic Bread with Parmesan?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep baguette from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in True Garlic Bread with Parmesan?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale True Garlic Bread with Parmesan for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with True Garlic Bread with Parmesan?
Italian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
