Garlic Toast Golden Crisp (Printable Version)

Crisp bread slices brushed with garlic butter, baked golden for a savory Italian-inspired side.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices French baguette or Italian bread

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Topping

07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until combined.
03 - Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
04 - Evenly spread the garlic butter over each bread slice.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese atop the buttered slices.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the secret way to turn an ordinary slice of bread into a crowd-pleaser that feels like a hug.
  • The blend of garlic and parsley keeps every bite fresh and full of flavor, making this a go-to anytime snack.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the butter first—it helps everything blend smoothly and soak into the bread just right.
  • Broiling for a minute or two at the end changes the game by giving an extra crisped crunch, but watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
03 -
  • Use day-old bread for better texture; it crisps up without getting soggy.
  • The secret to ultimate flavor is letting the garlic butter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before spreading to let the garlic mellow.

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