Description
Homemade grilled garlic bread delivers crisp, herbed perfection from Italian culinary traditions. Crisp edges and rich butter create an irresistible side dish you will savor with simple pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread (or Italian bread), sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) olive oil, for brushing the grill
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat grill to medium heat at 375-400 degrees fahrenheit, lightly brushing grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Garlic Butter Creation: Combine softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika, mixing until thoroughly blended for maximum flavor infusion.
- Bread Transformation: Generously spread the aromatic garlic butter across bread surfaces, elegantly dusting with grated parmesan cheese for an enhanced taste profile.
- Grilling Process: Carefully place buttered bread directly on hot grates, allowing 2-3 minutes for developing a golden-brown, crispy exterior with distinctive char marks.
- Final Toasting: Flip bread to opposite side, continuing grilling for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure uniform crispness and complete flavor development.
- Serving: Remove grilled bread from heat, slice into rustic segments, and present immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and enticing aroma.
Notes
- Monitor Grill Temperature: Keep a close eye on heat levels to prevent burning, aiming for golden-brown perfection without charring the bread.
- Butter Consistency Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal spreading and even coating on bread surface.
- Cheese Distribution Technique: Sprinkle parmesan evenly to create a uniform, delicate crust that enhances overall flavor profile.
- Timing is Crucial: Watch bread closely during grilling, as 30 seconds can transform crispy texture into burnt disappointment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg