How To Make Garlic Bread Recipe
Buttery, garlicky, crunchy and addictive! I will teach you how to make the easiest homemade garlic bread recipe with a delicious garlic bread spread from scratch.
I didn’t grow up eating homemade garlic bread. My mom was just too busy for that. Between a 9-5 (sometimes 9-6 or 7), a husband and two demanding kids in numerous activities, she was spread pretty thin. Looking back, I seriously have no idea how she was able to cook dinner for us at least 5 times a week! She guess she just managed to make things convenient so they worked for her. If garlic bread was served, it was served from a frozen box labeled Texas Toast alongside her famous spaghetti at dinner time. Then one day, something happened. Our local grocery store started selling homemade garlic bread in their bakery section.
My mom decided to try it out and brought home a sliced loaf that looked really delicious even in non-baked form. She popped it in the oven as she was finishing her famous spaghetti and something magical occurred at dinner. I was totally changed! Texas Toast was kicked to the curb.
I had no idea homemade garlic bread could be so delicious. I also didn’t know learning how to make homemade garlic bread could be so easy. I guess you could say I became a bit obsessed with it. I probably asked my mom to buy this bread at least once or twice a week. Sometimes I would deceptively place it in the shopping cart behind bigger items so it would make it to the check out counter. After eating factory produced garlic bread for so long, the taste of fresh bread topped with butter, minced garlic, olive oil and parsley was divine and a real eye opener.
When I started cooking on my own in college, I learned how to make an easy homemade garlic bread bread and never turned back. Now its time to teach you how to make garlic bread! I created a recipe for garlic bread that was perfect for my busy lifestyle but also utterly delicious.
How To Make Garlic Bread from Scratch
This doesn’t take me long to make at all. I simply slice the bread, make the garlic butter spread, and bake it to perfection as I finish my famous spaghetti– which of course it’s my mom’s recipe.
To begin, make sure you start with a quality baked bread. I love to grab a nice baguette from bakery section of my grocery store. You can either go for French or Italian baked bread but fresh is key.
For the butter, I like to go for a french style butter that has more butter fat because it is creamier and more decadent in taste. Fresh garlic and herbs are essential for this to taste even better. For those who are wondering about the garlic powder in addition to the minced garlic, I find that the taste allows for more garlic in each and every bite.
This bread is seriously fantastic served with my Italian pot roast recipe, this brown butter pasta, this chicken piccata recipe, this stuffed shells recipe or my lentil meatballs and spaghetti recipe.
- If you adore stuffed shells, check out my Chicken Stuffed Shells. Next level!
- If you love a classic, try my amazing Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Make sure you check out the video above so you can truly see just how easy it is to make this recipe.
Also check out these Garlic Cheese Breadsticks!!!! They are so wonderful for a cheesy twist on the classic.
- baguette
- 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut bread roll in half lengthwise.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, olive oil and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Liberally spread garlic butter mixture on each half of bread.
- Bake bread for 10-14 minutes or until bread is crisp and top is golden brown.
- Cut bread into slices and serve.
Recipe Video
If you want to brown the top even more, turn your broiler on for 1-2 minutes but watch carefully so your bread doesn't burn!!
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I love homemade garlic bread, so buttery and delicious and yours looks like its full of garlicky flavour. Yum
Thanks so much Rochelle!
How many slices does this makes?
It really depends on the length of the bread and the slices you make so its hard to give a true estimate.
I’ve never made homemade garlic bread before, but now I NEED to!
Yes it is so easy and you won’t regret it Chloe!!
Yeah girl, homemade garlic bread is the bomb! I love it from the bakery but nothing beats homemade. I think it is partially mental. Everything tastes better when you put love it to it!
But don’t get me wrong. That Texas Toast from the box is pretty darn delicious too… Haha.
Ha good point. I loved that texas toast for years hahaha!
There is nothing like homemade garlic bread! So buttery and delicious!
Agreed Ashley! Totally agreed!
I have to try your easy garlic bread, Jocelyn – so much easier than my homemade version haha. This is a great side when you put all the time and energy into the main dish!
Yes I totally pull this out when I seriously don’t have time to devote to the sides haha.
I love that you would hide the loaf in your mom’s grocery cart… I totally did that with my favorite foods, too (though, shamefully, mine were more of the Chips Ahoy cookie and Froot Loops cereal variety ;)). This bread looks scrumptious — making soon!
Haha yes I was such a sneaky little girl right? Thanks so much Stephanie!
Yum!! My husband has Celiac so we have to follow a gluten free diet, but I recently found some gluten free baguettes, and I have been thinking of all the things I can try with them. Definitely making this our next pasta night!
Oh that sounds awesome! I think I might need to try those gluten free baguettes as well!
We love eating garlic bread with our pasta dinners. This bread looks SO good!
Thanks so much Marcie! I am the same way!!
I think the simplest recipes are the absolute best, and you don’t get any simpler than garlic bread! I loveeeeeeeee this, Jocelyn! Pinned!
Agreed Justine and thanks so much for the pin dear!
It’s great to have a good recipe for garlic bread, Jocelyn. I’ll let you into a secret. I don’t like neat butter, but I can eat it on garlic bread for some reason. Your pictures have really captured how delicious it is!
Hahahah that is such an awesome secret Helen! I think I think I need garlic bread now!
I have always loved garlic bread too! We used to eat a frozen one. I don’t even remember what it was called but it was in a red wrapper and I loved it. But I bet this is so much better!
Hahahaha yes I loved it too. We were huge on the frozen kind growing up.
There’s nothing better than carbs slathered with melted butter, garlic, cheese, and herbs. This looks amazing!
Oh yeah I absolutely agree with you right there Jennie!!
I like spaghetti night most because of the garlic bread! I always tell myself “Just one more small slice…” I should know better by now. 🙂 Looks great, Jocelyn!
I do the exact same thing Ashley. Small slices become big slices after you have two or three haha.
Oh man, that bread looks so tempting! Craaaaviiiing! 😀
Thanks Allie!
Garlic bread makes the meal so much better! I love how easy this is – totally doable and I won’t have to rely on the freezer section 🙂 Pinned!
Hooray exactly Mary!!!! Thanks so much!
Garlic bread is something we always love with our meals so I love being able to make it at home!
It is so awesome making it at home Pamela!
GARLIC BREAD IS SOOOOO GOOOD!!! And now I’m officially craving it!
I think I crave it a tad bit too much Kayle!
I am sad to admit that we eat a LOT of this texas toast garlic bread you speak of! But your garlic bread looks so delicious and easy that I’ll definitely have to give it a try 🙂
We all eat the Texas toast in a crunch right? But definitely try a homemade garlic bread, so delish!
Garlic and bread – my favorite foods. I would not be able to stop at just one slice, that’s for sure 😉
Same here Sasha! I never can stop at just one slice!
This will always be a classic and a great addition to any meal. Now I just want to make pasta this week so I can make this 🙂
I love how garlic bread becomes the main dish with pasta as the compliment haha.
That is some fine looking garlic bread!! I love it and I’m a bit afraid to start making it. My 8-yr old could make an entire meal out of it!
Oh this looks to die for! I am sometimes that Mom I admit…. to busy to make homemade garlic bread after work!
I think I will be that mom too Julie!!
I’m drooling over this bread. It looks amazing!
Thanks so much Laura!
Yum! Garlic bread is one of my favorites, especially homemade. You just can’t beat a piece of buttery, garlic, crispy bread! This recipe looks easy and delicious!
It is super easy Danae and delicious!! Garlic bread is my fave too!
I also grew up with a busy working momma and spaghetti nights were always a favorite! We also ate premade boxes garlic bread but agree nothing beats the fresh stuff! If I’m gonna indulge, give me the real deal 🙂
Jocelyn, this bread looks like perfection! And I am loving it’s homemade! 🙂
Yum! So buttery and garlicy! Love some homemade garlic bread.
Can you make ahead and freeze for future use
Yes, Stacy, you can make the bread and freeze it and bake it whenever you would like. The only thing you will have to worry about is the bread being moist and not too dry so make sure it is wrapped tightly.
Thank you Jocelyn. I will definitely wrap tightly.
Made your bread tonight! Used a sourdough bread which I think really gives it an extra kick and added a little extra crushed garlic and parmesan. Since I was BBQ’ing corn and salmon, I used the top shelf for the bread. Worked out great! Thanks for the recipe.
I am so glad the recipe worked out for you! Sourdough bread sounds amazing to try!
This bread was delicious, like you would expect a garlic bread to be. This will be a keeper, so glad you shared it. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it Georgia! It is definitely my go to recipe!
This is wonderful! It’s the best I’ve ever tasted. I add mozzarella too.
Hooray Jen! I am so glad you enjoyed it! The mozzarella sounds fantastic!
Thank you for this recipe, I myself love Texas Toast, just clipped a coupon from the paper. Found your recipe this afternoon while making spaghetti for Sunday brunch instead of pancakes/waffles. OMG!!!! They were good didn’t have bakery bread so had to use regular whole wheat slice bread, they were still awesome. Making extra butter to take to work tomorrow stopping by the grocery store in the morning and grabbing some fresh bread for potluck… I was to bring plates, cups, and flatware. But so bringing this to add with the various pasta dishes my coworkers are bringing.
Hooray! Finally a homemade garlic bread recipe that sounds like cakewalk! Trying this tomorrow morning!
Thanks for such an easy recipe! xo
I’ve been teaching my daughter aged 14 to cook so she can be self sufficient when she goes to college and beyond. I’ve encouraged her to learn to make those dishes that she loves; then she’ll be more motivated to cook. We made your absolutely fabulous garlic bread tonight along with my daughter’s favorite broccoli cheese soup. The flavor of the garlic bread was simply divine. I’ve tried a lot of recipes for garlic bread since I had never made it before. We used to buy it from the store but nothing is as good as homemade. Thank you so much!
Sylvia, I am so glad you love this recipe. It is truly my favorite bread to make!!!
Can i use garlic salt instead of garlic powder?
Yes you can but it will definitely change the flavor and up the salt content.
This was excellent and made our lasagna Christmas dinner extra special. My father are 6 slices!! I’m making it again tonight to go with Pasta Fajoili soup.
Hooray I am so glad it turned out so well for you! Thank you Rheba! Happy New Year!
Hi Jocelyn,
Thanks for the recipe, I have tried it and loved it and will make this garlic bread sometime, since I have the recipe here.
I have posted the recipe on my blog (Indonesian blog) and link back to grandbaby-cakes.
Thank you for sharing.
Monica
How much is a stick of butter 454 grams?
Hi Believe, a stick is the same as 1/2 cup so your grams should match that. Let me know if you have any more questions.
So excited to make this tomorrow night with my daughter’s favorite pasta dish for her birthday! Thanks for sharing it with all of us:-). Have you ever posted your mom’s famous spaghetti recipe? Wouldn’t mind trying that out (hint, hint) since I haven’t come across one that we consider to be the “bomb”.
Yes I should definitely do that but I have posted my spaghetti and meatballs recipe here and its really yum!! https://grandbaby-cakes.com/2014/10/spaghetti-and-meatballs/
Hi,
How much butter should be added?
Thanks
Thank you for sharing your recipe for garlic bread made from scratch! I too am a working mom and have used the Texas Toast for years. One evening I forgot the Texas toast . So..just tried to make garlic bread with regular light bread on hand. My ingredients were similar to yours, except I did not include the olive oil. Since I have repeated on occasion , knowing something not quite right. After finding your recipe, I have included the olive oil and it has seriously made a difference at home. The texture and flavor so much better. Also, I love reading your posts which have inspired me to try other breads. I loved reading that it is good with sourdough bread. One of our favorites now! I find that is actually less expensive to make the homemade garlic bread. Now on pasta night, the question is…which kind of garlic bread are we having mom? Lol. Thank you so very much for sharing!!!
This is wonderful Nancy!!! Thanks for your comment!
I made this garlic bread last night and it was delicious! I will make it this way from now on. It definitely beats the already-made garlic breads in the stores! Thank you!
Hooray I am so so glad you enjoyed this recipe. It is one of my absolute favorites!
My go-to side dish, afternoon or late night snack… heck, I’d even eat this stuff for an entire meal! LOVE this crispy, garlicky goodness!
Same here Karly! I seriously eat way too much garlic bread.
We had a small dinner party last night and I used your recipe for the garlic bread spread and it was perfect. Easy to make and not overpowering. Will definitely use again.
Hooray! I’m so so glad you enjoyed it!
It looks unbelievably good!
Thank you so much
This is calling my name right now! I’ve never met a carb I didn’t like!
Me either!
I know the aroma is fantastic but I’m mesmerized by those crispy edges.
Awww yes!!!! Those are the best!
Oh YUM! This looks like an amazing recipe! Totally trying it soon!
Thanks so much!
my mouth is watering right now from the pictures
Hooray that makes me so happy!
So good, thanks for the recipe!
Hooray fantastic!!!
Looks yummy, How much Parmesan cheese?
Thanks!
I never add more than a tablespoon or two because it is stronger but i would taste and see if you like a lot or not.
This garlic bread went great with your Italian pot roast recipe! Thanks for both!!
Am I missing something? I see that you have Parmesan listed as one of the ingredients but I didn’t see the amount listed in the ingredient list.
It’s an optional ingredient. I actually make it without the parm.