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Dry toasting the garlic cloves before mixing them in with the buttery topping is what makes this the best garlic bread.
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The Best Garlic Bread

Dry toasting the garlic cloves before mixing them in with the buttery topping is what makes this the best garlic bread.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword america's test kitchen garlic bread, garlic bread, the best garlic bread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 307kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 10 medium garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb Artisan loaf of bread halved lengthwise

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-third position and heat to 500 degrees.
  • Toast garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until fragrant and color of cloves deepens, about 8 minutes. 
  • When garlic cloves are cool enough to handle, skin and mince or press cloves through a garlic press. Using a dinner fork, mash garlic, softened butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pinch of pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined
  • Spread cut sides of loaf evenly with garlic butter. Transfer loaf halves, buttered side up, onto a baking sheet. Bake at 500 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until top is golden brown. Cut each half into 2-inch slices and serve immediately.
  • Prepared bread can also be loosely wrapped in foil and kept in warm oven to keep fresh while dinner is being finished and served.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg