Grilled French Bread

Transform your outdoor dining experience with this irresistible Grilled French Bread recipe—an easy yet flavorful side dish perfect for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Featuring thick slices of crusty French bread brushed with a fragrant garlic-herb olive oil, this recipe delivers an enticing combination of smoky, crispy edges and soft, flavorful centers. Infused with fresh parsley, minced garlic, and a hint of kosher salt and black pepper, each piece is expertly grilled to golden perfection in just minutes. Serve it warm alongside grilled meats, soups, or salads for a crowd-pleasing accompaniment that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfectly charred with homemade rustic charm, this grilled bread will elevate any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large French bread loaf
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.

Step 2

Cut the French bread loaf into thick slices, approximately 1-inch thick.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to create a garlic-herb oil.

Step 4

Brush one side of each bread slice generously with the garlic-herb oil using a pastry brush.

Step 5

Place the bread slices on the preheated grill, oiled side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and the surface is toasted.

Step 6

While the first side is grilling, brush the other side of the bread slices with the garlic-herb oil.

Step 7

Flip the bread slices and grill the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the grill and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with more parsley for added freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	676.9 grams (676.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2147

Total Fat 77.10g	99%
Saturated Fat 11.70g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3603mg	157%
Total Carbohydrate 304.80g	111%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 9.10g
Protein 55.10g	110%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 839mg	18%

*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: 32.5%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 57.1%