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Ingredients
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Bread Base
Optional Cheese Topping
Method
Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture
In a bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature. Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to the butter. Chop the fresh parsley and mix it into the garlic butter. Add salt and mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French or Italian bread in half lengthwise. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Assembly
Add Cheese (Optional)
If you are making cheesy garlic bread, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered bread.
Baking
Bake the Garlic Bread
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling (if using).
Serving
Slice and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice it into pieces and serve warm.