Homemade Garlic Butter + Best Garlic Bread

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Basil adds a unique flavor, while dried parsley is more economical.

Add 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter to a stand mixer.

Whip the butter until it is light and fluffy.

Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil while continuing to whip the butter.

Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the edges and whip again until well combined.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the butter mixture.

Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy again.

Cut the loaf of Italian or French bread in half.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Spread a thick layer of the garlic butter mixture onto the cut sides of the bread.

Place the garlic bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven on low broil until the butter is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown, watching closely to prevent burning.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens