Homemade Roasted Garlic Bread

Overview shot of garlic bread in a white platter.

5 from 1 vote

Get ready for the BEST Homemade Garlic Bread experience--- Packed with aromatic fresh herbs, tons of roasted garlic, and the richness of butter + olive oil, atop crusty bread toasted to golden perfection. This easy garlic bread recipe is a game-changer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Keyword: baked, bread, easy, family-friendly, garlic, garlic bread, homemade, kid-friendly, roasted

Servings: servings

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

GARLIC BREAD:

1 lb. french bread or Italian loa, halved
2 garlic bulbs, roasted
2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
6 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley

OPTION #2:

1 cup Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

CUT THE BREAD:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Cut the french bread in half, length-way and Place each halved french bread unto the prepared baking sheet, insides facing upward.

TO MAKE THE "ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER":

In a bowl, add the softened butter, olive oil, insides of the roasted garlic, and seasonings: salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and parsley, stirring everything together until combined and smooth.

OPTION #2:

For a nice shortcut and way to repurpose this Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip (if you've made it recently)----use it as the topping for this garlic bread instead of creating the "roasted garlic butter".

ASSEMBLE + BAKE:

Spoon generous amounts of garlic butter unto each halved french bread evenly.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or so, until the edges are slightly golden brown. For a bit of extra crispiness, bake for another 3-5 minutes, but watch it carefully to avoid burning.
Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Slice and serve.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Leftover bread is best kept tightly wrapped in foil paper or plastic wrap, refrigerated for 3-5 days for optimal freshness. To extend its shelf life, you can also freeze garlic bread. When frozen, garlic bread will last for 2-3 months.
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: To make this garlic bread GF-friendly, be sure to substitute the french bread or baguettes with a gluten-free version.

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