This shortcut method lets you use any bread you have on hand, transforming it into a garlic-packed slice with a soft center and crispy edges everyone loves.
Here’s the thing: You don’t need French bread for garlic bread. There, I said it.
I’ve tested this with nearly every type of bread available in my local grocery store, so you can be sure it is reliable, easy to follow, and works. You can trust it to turn out perfect every time.
Trust me, this method is foolproof. Whether you use store-bought bread or whatever you have on hand, you’ll end up with perfectly crispy, buttery garlic bread every single time.
In true Southern fashion, this bread is perfect for sopping up sauces and gravies like Crockpot Beef Ragu or Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy. It brings that homemade touch in a quick and easy way.
This will be your new go-to method for quick, easy garlic bread.
Homemade Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread Ingredients
- bread
- butter
- fresh garlic
- fresh oregano
- fresh basil
- dried parsley
- ground black pepper
- kosher salt
How to Make Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread
Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Add all ingredients (except bread) to a food processor.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Spread the butter evenly over your slices of bread (or half loaf if using french bread)
- Place on a baking sheet and toast for 6 minutes (or until beginning to brown). If you need them browned further, you can pop them under the broiler for an additional minute, but be careful! Bread burns quickly!
- Remove from the oven and enjoy with your favorite dish.
Homemade Garlic Toast Tips
- If you like a browner, crispier garlic bread, you can utilize your broiler. If you do this, be very careful and keep a close watch. Just 30 seconds under a broiler can take bread from toasted to completed burned.
- Use a flavorful bread! I really like picking up a loaf of rosemary bread from the bakery section of my local grocery store.
- Don’t go too thick with the butter. It’ll have a hard time toasting up.
Alterations for Homemade Garlic Toast
Alterations for picky eaters
- Use a bread they love! If white, sliced bread with the crust cut off is their favorite, use that. Use the bread they love the most.
- Swap the fresh garlic for garlic powder. Some people don’t like the taste of fresh garlic, but like the taste of garlic powder. It’s a totally fine swap to make.
Alterations to lower calories or WW points
- Use a lower calorie or point bread. A good alternative for this would be one of the loafs in the store that are 35-45 calories per slice or even doing it with 2 ingredient dough.
- Replace the butter with a butter substitute. Be careful on taste and melting factor if you do this though!
How to store Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread
The best way to store homemade garlic bread is at room temperature. Place it in an airtight container and leave it on the counter. If you want to extend the life, I recommend freezing it.
How to serve Homemade Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread
My favorite recipes to serve with garlic bread are soups, stews, and dishes that have a lot of sauce. It soaks it up and tastes great dipped in the sauce. Some of my favorites are:
- Creamy Garlic Shrimp with White Sauce
- Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
- Pasta Fagioli
- Basil Garlic Alfredo
- Instant Pot Ground Beef and Pasta
Homemade Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread FAQs
Whatever bread you like best! I really like rosemary bread from our bakery section at the grocery store, but French bread and even your standard sliced bread at home work great!
Absolutely!
You can make garlic bread with olive oil instead of butter. Be sure to brush lightly and don’t get too heavy-handed with the oil.
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Easy Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread
Ingredients
- Bread use your favorite loaf
- 1/2 cup butter softened (I use unsalted and add my own salt)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Add all ingredients (except bread) to a food processor.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Spread the butter evenly over your slices of bread (or half loaf if using french bread)
- Place on a baking sheet and toast for 6 minutes (or until beginning to brown). If you need them browned further, you can pop them under the broiler for an additional minute, but be careful! Bread burns quickly!
- Remove from the oven and enjoy with your favorite dish. I like to sprinkle mine with a little extra coarse kosher salt right out of the oven.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
