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Garlic bread spread with garlic bread behind it

4-Ingredient Garlic Bread Spread

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This Garlic Bread Spread only requires 4 ingredients and comes together quickly to make the best homemade garlic bread!
Course Appetizers, Basics and Bases
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, Garlic Bread, Garlic Bread Spread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Marley Goldin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup butter = 1½ sticks
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, tightly packed leaves and stems

Instructions

Garlic Bread Spread

  • Prep ingredients by peeling garlic, chopping parsley, and making sure your butter is softened.
    4 cloves garlic, ¼ cup fresh parsley, tightly packed, ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
    Chopped parsley for Garlic Bread Spread
  • Add the peeled garlic to the food processor or high-powered blender and blend on high until minced. Alternatively, you can use a sharp knife to mince your garlic and add it to a large mixing bowl.
    Garlic minced in the food processor
  • Add the garlic salt and softened butter to the food processor and blend until smooth and well-combined. If you're not using a food processor, add the garlic salt and softened butter to the bowl with the minced garlic and use a hand mixer to combine.
    ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    Blending unsalted softened butter, garlic salt, and minced garlic in a food processor
  • Remove the blade from the food processor or blender and add the chopped parsley (if not using food processor, add parsley to the bowl with the garlic butter). Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the parsley into the spread.
    Stirring chopped parsley into garlic butter
  • Store the garlic butter spread in the refrigerator for up to 15 days until ready to use.

Using Your Garlic Bread Spread

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Select your bread of choice and add to a baking sheet. My preference is an Italian baguette. If using a baguette, slice in half lengthwise and generously spread the homemade garlic butter on the bread.
    Adding Garlic Bread Spread to Italian baguette
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes until the edges of the bread start to turn golden brown. If necessary, slice into individual portions and enjoy!
    Just baked garlic bread with crispy edges

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened for best results. You can allow it to come to room temperature naturally or check out how to soften butter quickly. 
  • Make this garlic bread your own by adding fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes!