Description
Homemade no-oven garlic bread brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen counters with minimal effort. Crispy edges, buttery center, and aromatic garlic make this simple side dish a perfect companion for pasta or salads you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices bread
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Garnish and Optional Additions:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Finely mince garlic cloves into tiny, uniform pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution across the bread.
- Create a luxurious garlic butter blend by thoroughly mixing softened butter with the minced garlic, producing a smooth, aromatic spread.
- Enhance the butter mixture by folding in dried parsley, salt, and black pepper, stirring until seasonings are perfectly integrated.
- Apply the garlic butter generously across each bread slice, covering every inch to guarantee a consistent flavor profile.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered bread, aiming for complete and thorough coverage.
- Prepare a large skillet by heating it over medium-low heat, creating an ideal environment for toasting the bread.
- Carefully position the prepared bread slices in the skillet, allowing 3-4 minutes for the bottom to transform into a golden, crispy surface.
- Gently turn the bread slices, continuing to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts completely and edges become delightfully crisp.
- For an optional gourmet touch, drizzle a light stream of olive oil over the finished bread and garnish with freshly chopped basil.
- Transfer the bread from the skillet, permit a brief cooling moment, then slice diagonally and serve while still warm and irresistibly crispy.
Notes
- Garlic Intensity: Adjust minced garlic quantity to match personal taste preferences, from mild to bold flavors.
- Cheese Variation: Experiment with different cheese types like cheddar, parmesan, or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Vegan Alternative: Swap dairy butter with plant-based margarine and use dairy-free cheese alternatives for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg