Imagine pulling out perfectly seasoned, golden-brown garlic bread from your freezer in minutes - no prep, no mess, just pure deliciousness! Our Homemade Freezer Garlic Bread is the ultimate kitchen hack that will transform your meals from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, craving a quick side dish, or want to have a gourmet bread option always ready, this recipe is your culinary game-changer.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture by combining softened butter, finely minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Slice the Italian bread horizontally lengthwise, creating two equal halves. Ensure the bread is at room temperature for easier spreading.
- Spread the prepared garlic butter mixture generously and evenly across both halves of the bread, making sure to cover the entire surface from edge to edge.
- If preparing for freezing, wrap each buttered bread half tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Label the package with the date and contents.
- For immediate baking, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy, and the butter is completely melted and bubbling.
- If freezing, place the wrapped bread in the freezer. It can be stored for up to 3 months. When ready to use, bake directly from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the original baking time.
- Once baked, let the garlic bread cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice into serving portions and serve warm.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The key to exceptional garlic bread is using fresh garlic, premium butter, and fresh parsley.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even spreading.
- When freezing, wrap the bread tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
- Label your wrapped bread with the date to track freshness (up to 3 months).
- For extra crispiness, consider broiling the bread for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Experiment with additional herbs like basil or oregano to customize your garlic bread.
- For a lighter version, you can use olive oil instead of some butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
