Description
This Christmas Garlic Bread recipe is a festive twist on classic garlic bread, combining flavorful garlic butter with aromatic parsley and a hint of spice. Perfectly baked to a golden, crispy finish, it is an irresistible side dish to delight your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf of French bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bread evenly.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, mixing thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Slice Bread: Cut the French bread in half lengthwise using a serrated knife, creating two long halves for spreading the garlic butter.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter mixture onto the cut sides of both halves of the French bread, ensuring full coverage.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the buttered bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, to prepare for baking.
- Bake Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice the bread into serving pieces and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure the butter used is suitable or replace with plant-based margarine.
- Serve immediately for optimum crispiness; leftover bread can be reheated in the oven to refresh.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with soups, salads, and holiday main dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas garlic bread, garlic bread recipe, holiday side dish, baked garlic bread, festive appetizer, holiday bread
