This Garlic bread (from baguette) is quick and easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought. You only need a few ingredients and it's the perfect side dish for so many recipes including pasta, soups, stews and chili, and salads! My absolute favorite way to serve a side of garlic bread is with a lasagna dinner.
This has been my go-to garlic bread for years and I thought it was about time I shared it. Although it's simple to make, it's healthier, incredibly delicious, fresh, and tastes gourmet! And it's popular all year round.
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🥘Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy baguette garlic bread recipe:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 -5 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- French Baguette (350 g/12 oz)
- ½ tsp salt
🔪Instructions
How to make garlic bread baguette:
Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/176 degrees C
Mix softened butter, parsley, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
Cut the baguette in half and spread the garlic butter mixture, evenly on both sides of the baguette.
Put the top of the baguette on the bottom side and place baguette on a long piece of aluminum foil (foil should be 3-4 inches longer than the baguette on the short sides and 6-8 inches on the long sides).
Fold the aluminum foil over the short side first, then from the long side.
Then fold the long side over and create a tight seal. Then place on a baking sheet.
*If the foil tears, see HINT below to repair
Baking time: Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and carefully open with oven mitts. *It will be golden brown on the bottom
Move to a cutting board and with a bread knife, slice baguette along the indented lines on the baguette.
Hint: If the foil tears, simply wrap a little extra foil around the ripped section
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Parsley- you can use dried parsley if you don't have fresh herbs, but you'll only need about 1 tbsp
- Baguette- you can use a Traditional baguette instead of a French baguette
- Butter - you can use salted butter, but you'll only need about ⅛ of a teaspoon of salt. Add extra butter if you like it really buttery!
- Garlic - if you don't have fresh garlic cloves you can substitute jarred garlic. If you are really desperate you could use garlic powder.
- Add-ins - sprinkle on a little parmesan cheese (2 tsp), if desired
- Salt- you could use sea salt instead of regular table salt
- Toaster oven- this can also be made in a toaster oven, but I would cut the loaf in half and wrap each piece in foil
🥗 Pairing
What do you eat with Garlic Baguette?
This Baguette Garlic bread pairs perfectly with soups and stews, and salad, but pasta dishes are my favorite way to serve this Garlic Bread (from baguette) :
🍽Equipment
You will need a cutting board and a serrated knife for this easy garlic bread recipe, as well as a large baking sheet. I got this gorgeous Personalized Cutting Board by Forest Decor and absolutely love it! *See recipe card for equipment recommendation photos and links
🌡️Storage
Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you are only storing it overnight, it can be simply wrapped in plastic wrap. It can be frozen in an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag for up to 3 months.
👪 Serving Size
This garlic bread recipe makes 8 servings, but you can cut it into smaller pieces for more servings. You can also half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. You'll need additional baguettes if you want more servings.
🔢WW Points
You could use light butter to reduce the points in this homemade bread.
💭Top tip
You want to make sure the foil is sealed very well so it cooks properly!
🦺Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- Never leave cooking food unattended
See more guidelines at USDA.gov
❔ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Baguettes have a crispier crust and a softer and chewier interior when compared to a regular loaf of bread.
Garlic bread can be made from a baguette, but it is also typically also made from Italian bread or French bread loaves (those are generally the kind you'll find at the grocery store). Although it can be made from almost any type of bread.
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So if you are looking for an easy, healthy, and homemade garlic bread recipe, you'll love this Baguette Garlic bread. It beats any garlic bread you'll buy at the grocery store!
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🥖Garlic Bread Baguette Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted, softened (use ⅔ cups for extra buttery!)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 350 g baguette
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/176 degrees C.
- Mix butter, parsley, garlic and salt in a small bowl.
- Cut baguette in half and spread butter mixture evenly on both sides.
- Put the top of the baguette on the bottom side and place baguette on a long piece of aluminum foil (foil should be 3-4 inches longer than the baguette on the short sides and 6-8 inches on the long sides).
- Fold the aluminum foil over the short side first, then from the long side.
- Then fold the long side over and create a tight seal. Then place on a baking sheet.
- *If the foil tears, just repair it with another section of foil
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.Remove from oven and carefully open with oven mitts.
- Move to a cutting board and with a bread knife, slice along the indented lines on the baguette.
Terri Gilson
I've been making this garlic bread from baguette for years, and I can't believe I'm only just sharing it now! It's so quick and easy, but tastes way better than anything from the store. I love serving it with all sorts of dishes, but it's especially perfect alongside a big plate of lasagna.