Description
Jamie Oliver’s easy garlic bread delivers irresistible comfort with crispy, golden edges and rich, aromatic garlic butter. Crusty Italian bread slathered with herbed butter promises a simple yet luxurious side that elevates any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large loaf French or Italian bread
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Cheese:
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heating.
- In a compact mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened butter, minced fresh garlic, Italian herb blend, and finely grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture becomes a smooth, fragrant spread.
- Slice the French bread horizontally, creating two equal halves with a clean, precise cut. Generously coat each exposed surface with the prepared garlic-herb butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the bread halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet, positioning them to allow consistent heat circulation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the bread to become crisp and the butter to melt completely.
- Switch the oven to high broil setting and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown, lightly charred surface without burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread rest for one minute to allow slight cooling and settling of the butter.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the bread into 1-inch wide pieces, creating bite-sized portions perfect for serving immediately while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- Swap regular salt for kosher or sea salt to enhance the overall seasoning depth.
- Marinate chicken breasts overnight for more intense flavor absorption.
- Slice chicken thinly to ensure faster and more even cooking throughout the dish.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for quick future meals within two months.
- Use fresh herbs when possible to elevate the recipe’s taste profile.
- Drain excess moisture from zucchini by patting with paper towels before layering.
- Select firm, ripe zucchini without soft spots or blemishes for best results.
- Opt for low-moisture mozzarella to prevent watery casserole texture.
- Choose freshly grated Parmesan cheese over pre-packaged versions for richer flavor.
- Preheat baking dish to reduce overall cooking time and create crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg