Garlic Bread Toast
Garlic Bread Toast is a classic and comforting appetizer that features slices of bread generously spread with a garlic-infused butter mixture and toasted to golden perfection. This delightful dish is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with the irresistible flavors of garlic and butter.
Ingredients
- Slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or French baguette)
- Butter, softened
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley or dried parsley flakes
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. You can adjust the quantities of garlic and parsley according to your taste preference.
- Spread a generous amount of the garlic butter mixture onto each slice of bread. Make sure to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Place the garlic butter-coated bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the bread slices in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and toasted. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Once the garlic bread toasts are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the garlic bread toast warm as a side dish or appetizer. You can cut the slices into smaller pieces for easy serving.
Note
- For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh herbs like parsley to the butter mixture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for garlic intensity.
- You can use different types of bread such as baguette, French bread, or whole wheat bread for variety.
- Serve the garlic bread toast as a side dish with pasta, soups, salads, or as a snack.