Homemade Parmesan Garlic Bread is great with spaghetti, lasagna or just about anything! Fresh garlic, minced shallot, parsley and grated parmesan cheese is mixed with softened butter, spread on halved Italian bread and baked until fragrant, golden brown with crispy edges!

Parmesan Garlic Bread

If you’re looking for a homemade garlic bread recipe, look no further.

Simple ingredients come together and create a better than store- bought garlic bread. The secret to this incredible garlic bread recipe is finely mince shallot! It adds a subtle and delicate onion flavor that stands out among the rest. All natural ingredients with no artificial flavors or ingredients and takes only minutes to prepare.

Parmesan Garlic Bread

And it makes quite a bit so it can feed a small crowd.

Parmesan Garlic Bread ingredients

To Make This Parmesan Garlic Bread You Will Need:

  • italian breadOr use French bread.
  • unsalted butter (softened) – Lends richness and flavor.
  • parmesan cheese (freshly grated) – Gives additional nutty flavor, richness and some saltiness.
  • shallotAdds delicate onion flavor.
  • parsley (fresh) – Gives this bread a pop of color and subtle herbaceous flavor.
  • garlicLends distinct punchy flavor. Use more or less depending on preference.

slice bread horizontally and place on large rimmed baking sheet

Preheat  your oven to 475°F (or 245°C)

Using a bread knife, slice 1 (18 ounce) loaf if Italian bread in half horizontally and place on a large rimmed baking pan.

add 1 cup of softened unsalted butter to a bowl

In a medium bowl, measure and add 8 ounces (1 cup) softened unsalted butter

add parmesan, shallots, parsley and garlic

To that, add on 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons minced shallot and grate in 3 large cloves of fresh garlic (more or less to taste).

mix

Mix thoroughly.

until combined

Until combined.

divide and spread on the cut side of each half and bake

Divide the butter mixture along both halves of bread. Using a spatula, evenly spread the butter all over.

Once your oven is preheated, bake on the middle rack for 12 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

baked Parmesan Garlic Bread

Remove the Parmesan Garlic Bread and let cool slightly before slicing.

Parmesan Garlic Bread

What to Serve with Garlic Bread:

Parmesan Garlic Bread

How To Store Leftover Homemade Garlic Bread:

Wrap tightly in aluminum foil or a resealable bag and store at room temperature for 1 to 2 days or refrigerate for longer.

How To Reheat Homemade Garlic Bread:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wrap any leftovers in aluminum foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

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Parmesan Garlic Bread

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Yield: 18 servings

Parmesan Garlic Bread

Homemade Parmesan Garlic Bread is great with spaghetti, lasagna or just about anything! Fresh garlic, minced shallot, parsley and grated parmesan cheese is mixed with softened butter, spread on halved Italian bread and baked until fragrant, golden brown with crispy edges!

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, around 18 ounces in weight
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon finely minced shallots
  • 3+ cloves garlic, grated

Instructions 

  • Preheat  your oven to 475°F (or 245°C)
    Using a bread knife, slice the Italian bread in half horizontally and place on a large rimmed baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, measure and add the softened unsalted butter, parmesan cheese, parsley, shallot and garlic. Mix well to combine. Divide the butter mixture along both halves of bread. Using a spatula, evenly spread the butter all over.
  • Once your oven is preheated, bake on the middle rack for 12 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Remove the parmesan garlic bread and let cool a few minutes before slicing.
  • See blog post for storing and reheating instructions.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 256kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 129mg, Potassium: 74mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 364IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally posted on May 24th, 2011 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.