Jun 09 2026

Garlic Bread Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Additions 1.5 Each: Mozzarella | Pesto | Chopped Tomatoes

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Ingredients

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Bread Base

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Garlic Butter

  1. 1

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly. Do not let it brown.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Parsley

    Once melted, remove from heat. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the butter, along with the chopped parsley and salt. Stir well to combine.

Preparing the Bread

  1. 3

    Slice the Bread

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.

  2. 4

    Spread Garlic Butter

    Using a brush or a spatula, spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

Adding Toppings

  1. 5

    Add Pesto

    Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the garlic butter on both halves of the bread.

  2. 6

    Layer Mozzarella and Tomatoes

    Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto, then top with the chopped tomatoes.

Baking the Garlic Bread

  1. 7

    Bake

    Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  2. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve warm.

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