Easy Garlic Toast

Crisp, golden, and loaded with bold garlicky goodness, this Easy Garlic Toast recipe is your ticket to a quick and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for pairing with hearty pasta dinners, creamy soups, or as a standalone snack, this recipe uses simple ingredients like fresh minced garlic, softened unsalted butter, and optional parsley and parmesan for a customizable flavor boost. Featuring French or Italian bread as the base, each slice gets lusciously coated with a savory garlic butter blend and baked to perfection for a delightful crunch. Whether you’re baking for consistency or broiling for that irresistible crispy top, this buttery garlic toast is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread slices (preferably French or Italian bread)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or set your broiler to high.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the garlic is evenly distributed.

Step 3

Spread the garlic butter mixture generously onto one side of each bread slice.

Step 4

Place the buttered slices of bread on a baking sheet, buttered side up.

Step 5

If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top for added flavor.

Step 6

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5–6 minutes until golden and slightly crisp, or broil for 2–3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 7

Remove the garlic toast from the oven and let it cool for 1–2 minutes. Serve warm as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	227 grams (227.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	859

Total Fat 52.90g	68%
Saturated Fat 31.80g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 132mg	44%
Sodium 1473mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 82.60g	30%
Dietary Fiber 4.30g	15%
Total Sugars 4.00g
Protein 16.70g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 214mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 37.8%