{"id":"68a5d36c-00a5-49e5-b607-6f6229069977","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/68a5d36c-00a5-49e5-b607-6f6229069977","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/homemade-garlic-bread/","title":"Homemade Garlic Bread","description":"Buttery, garlicky, perfection—soft inside and a little toasty on the edges.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Homemade-Garlic-Bread-SpendWithPennies-8.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 loaf french bread","item":"loaf french bread","quantity":1},{"text":"½ cup salted butter (softened)","item":"salted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"3 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 to 4 cloves garlic (minced, see notes for alternatives)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced, see notes for alternatives"},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley","item":"chopped fresh parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)","item":"grated Parmesan cheese","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 400°F."},{"number":2,"text":"In a small bowl, combine butter, olive oil, garlic, and parsley until well mixed."},{"number":3,"text":"Using a serrated knife, cut the bread in half lengthwise."},{"number":4,"text":"Spread the cut sides of the bread with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if using. Place the halves, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and toasted. Cut into slices and enjoy."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T10:25:28.061971+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T10:25:28.061971+00:00"}