Description
This simple garlic bread is a quick and delicious accompaniment to soups, au gratin, or pasta, or can be savored on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (preferably brown for a healthier version)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- A light sprinkling of oregano
- Optional: Grated cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat a pan over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and finely chopped garlic. Use the back of a spoon to slightly crush the garlic, allowing its flavor to infuse into the butter.
- Add a light sprinkling of oregano to the garlic butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
- Place the bread slices, buttered side down, onto the preheated pan. Toast for 1-2 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- If desired, sprinkle grated cheese over the warm, toasted garlic bread and allow it to melt slightly before serving.
- Serve immediately with soups, au gratin, or pasta, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
For a cheesy version, sprinkle grated cheese over the warm, toasted garlic bread. If you have a grill, spread the garlic butter over the bread slice, sprinkle grated cheese, and grill until the cheese melts. Brown bread is a healthier option. Serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15