Description
Homemade grilled garlic bread delivers irresistible crispy edges and rich, buttery flavor that elevates any meal. Melted garlic-herb butter creates a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread (or Italian bread), sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smoky flavor)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing the grill)
Instructions
- Ignite the grill to a medium temperature, ensuring the heat hovers around 375-400 degrees fahrenheit. Gently coat the grates with a thin layer of olive oil to create a non-stick surface.
- Craft a flavor-packed garlic butter by thoroughly blending softened butter with finely chopped garlic, freshly chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, cracked black pepper, and a whisper of smoked paprika for depth.
- Transform ordinary bread by lavishly spreading the aromatic garlic butter across each bread surface. For an extra indulgent touch, dust the buttered areas with a delicate sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.
- Position the prepared bread slices carefully onto the preheated grill, positioning the buttered side directly against the grates. Allow 2-3 minutes for the bread to develop a beautiful golden-brown char and crisp texture.
- Gently rotate the bread, revealing the opposite side, and continue grilling for an additional 2-3 minutes until achieving an evenly toasted, crunchy exterior.
- Extract the perfectly grilled bread from the heat, slice into rustic pieces, and serve immediately while the bread remains warm and invitingly fragrant.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy, thick-cut bread like sourdough or ciabatta to prevent burning and ensure crispy edges while grilling.
- Soften butter at room temperature beforehand for easier mixing and smoother garlic butter spread, preventing clumpy application.
- Control grill heat carefully to avoid burning; watch bread closely during those critical 2-3 minute intervals for perfect golden-brown color.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like pecorino or nutritional yeast for dairy-free versions, maintaining delicious flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg