Few things are more delicious than crusty, fresh toasted garlic bread with spaghetti. Grocery stores sell a variety of pre-made garlic breads, but why buy garlic bread that is filled with artificial preservatives when you can make your own flavorful garlic bread with fresh ingredients. Homemade garlic bread is a snap to make at home, even without using garlic powder or pre-prepared ingredients. Your garlic bread will be healthier and have a brighter, more savory garlic taste that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Step 1
Set your oven to broil and allow it to pre-heat.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves, cut off the ends and mince them finely. Set aside the garlic.
Step 3
Chop fresh herbs, such as oregano or parsley, coarsely and set them aside, if you are using them.
Step 4
Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. When the butter is melted, add olive oil and minced garlic to the saucepan and warm for five minutes. For a healthier option, omit the butter and heat the olive oil and garlic by themselves over medium-low heat. Stir in the oregano, parsley or other herbs.
Step 5
Brush the olive oil mixture over each half of the bread.
Step 6
Broil for 30 seconds, or until the bread is golden and toasted on the top.
Tip
For an extra fiber boost, choose a whole-grain bread.
warning
Watch your bread the entire time it is under the broiler. Garlic bread takes less than a minute to broil and overcooking it will cause it to burn.