House Favorite Garlic Bread

• half a loaf of French bread (about 8 ounces), or a full loaf of Italian bread0.5
• stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, cut into chunks1
• large clove garlic↗1
• garlic powder↗0.25 teaspoon
• finely grated Parmesan cheese0.5 cup
• minced fresh parsley2 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Soften the butter in the microwave in short increments.

2. 2

   Garlic: Grate the garlic directly into the butter.

3. 3

   Parm and Parsley: Add the garlic powder, Parmesan, and parsley; stir to combine. If it’s too runny, just pop it in the fridge for a minute.

4. 4

   Spread the Butter: Cut the bread in half and spread with a thick layer of the butter mixture.

5. 5

   Bake: Bake for 9-10 minutes in the middle of the oven. Add an extra 1-2 minutes if you want for more browning.

6. 6

   Serve! Remove from the oven, cut into slices, and serve. Life is good.