I used to buy frozen garlic bread from the grocery store. Regularly. And on occasion I’d make it from scratch. I was looking for something better and easier. This make-ahead garlic bread makes sure I always have great garlic bread on hand and for a better price. And it tastes a whole lot better too! Oh, and even better, I can make it as buttery and as garlicky as I want!
Perfect From The Freezer
I was afraid that all the buttery goodness in the topping would make this make-ahead garlic bread stick together. I feared I’d open the door to a huge block of bread stuck together. I’d be unable to even chisel a single piece away. But no! The pieces are frozen individually first, making sure they don’t stick. I keep them in a large one gallon freezer bag, always on hand for dinner!
Make-Ahead Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 loaf French bread 12-16" loaf
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, olive oil, salt and parsley using a fork. You want the mixture to form a paste.
- Cut the bread into 1" thick pieces.
- Using a knife or spoon, place 1/2 tablespoon of the butter mixture onto each slice of bread. Spread it out edge-to-edge, covering the bread completely.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes or until the butter isn't tacky.
- Transfer the slices to freezer bags and freeze until ready to use.
Baking instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 F.
- Place frozen bread slices on a baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes or until nicely browned.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
