Crusty Baguette Garlic Bread

Crispy, crunchy garlic bread is perfect accompaniment for many dishes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 French baguette
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick – room temperature
  • 1 TBS grated garlic about 5 cloves
  • 2 TBS fresh parsley minced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl mix together the butter, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Using a bread knife, cut the baguette open lengthwise and then into thirds (6 pieces/baguette)
  • Place cut sides of bread facing up on a large baking sheet lined with non-stick aluminum foil.
  • Spread the compound butter evenly across the tops of the baguette pieces.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven for 5 mins then broil for another 5 mins until golden brown and crispy.