Name: Easy Weeknight Garlic Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons water; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g), cut into 1/4-inch pieces and softened; 5 medium garlic cloves (25g), minced to a paste; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional; 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil; One roughly 1-pound loaf soft Italian or French bread about 12 inches long, halved horizontally (see notes)

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This easy weeknight garlic bread is a simple and delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta or salad. With a perfect balance of garlic, butter, and optional spices, this recipe takes just minutes to prepare and will be a hit with the whole family.

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Servings: 8

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons water

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g), cut into 1/4-inch pieces and softened

5 medium garlic cloves (25g), minced to a paste

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional

1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional

1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil

One roughly 1-pound loaf soft Italian or French bread about 12 inches long, halved horizontally (see notes)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

159kcal

7%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

10g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

23mg

1%
Sodium

188mg

9%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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