Easy Garlic Bread In Oven

Garlic bread is not a very Italian thing, that’s for sure. So why I am sharing a recipe?

Well, I know our friends and community members will love an easy homemade garlic bread recipe, that has that Italian flair.

Sure, you’re not likely to find this recipe for easy garlic bread in oven in my mum’s family recipe book. And neither will you find many Italians telling you about the amazing garlic bread they made.

Notwithstanding that, if you love garlic bread, you are going to find this easy recipe very helpful and delicious. And that’s what matters the most!

So let’s make it together.

Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe

Easy Garlic Bread in Oven

Craving for a delicious garlic bread you can make quickly at home, and know it's free from nasties? Here is how an Italian would make it.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword easy garlic bread in oven

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings 2

Calories 530kcal

Author Alessia

Cost €4

Equipment

1 garlic presser
1 cheese grater
1 baking dish

Ingredients

2 medium plain baguettes
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp Belmorso Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Belmorso EVOO, if it's not Novello season
fresh parsley a tablespoon
Italian mixed herbs
15 gr grated Parmesan cheese
15 gr grated Pecorino cheese
optional butter or other cheese like Asiago
optional Italian sausage - 1 piece

Instructions

Create some cuts on the top of your baguette, sideways. They have to be deep enough to be able to fill them, without breaking the bread.
Mince the garlic, with a knife or a garlic presser. Add to a small bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of Novello or Belmorso EVOO in that same bowl and mix.
Add a dash of Italian mixed herbs, and mix again.
Grate the cheeses, if you didn't buy pre-grated. You can mix them.
Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Fill the openings in each baguette with a drizzle of that garlic EVOO you made.
Then top with the fresh parsley.
Then finish with the mixed grated cheeses.
Bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, depending how crispy and brown you want your garlic bread to be. I am using a circulating grill program, and only leaving them for 7 mins max.
Optional 1: If you'd like to, you can add the chopped Italian sausage pieces. You can pre-cook them in advance, or make sure you are using a fresh high quality type that can be eaten almost raw. It also depends on whether you like it. I grew up eating fresh sausage raw, but it must be really fresh and high quality, so it doesn't make you sick.
Optional 2: If you'd like to add butter to your garlic bread in oven, you could do it after the parsley and before the cheeses.

Notes

The calories above do not include the optional butter or sausage.

What Can You Serve With This Easy Garlic Bread in Oven?

Serve it with your Antipasti Board
Antipasti Plate for Aperitivo & Parties
Enjoy it with a side of Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil & Garlic
Italian Roasted Peppers In Olive Oil & Garlic
Enjoy it with Fiorentina Steak
Cooking Steak – Fiorentina Style
A side to your fish
Balsamic Baked Swordfish Italian-Style
With Balsamic Steak Salad
Italian Balsamic Steak Salad Recipe

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PS: If you use Belmorso garlic paté, you can skip the garlic and follow all the other steps in the recipe above. Or you can add the fresh garlic too, for that added texture and garlic power. Your choice!

Easy Garlic Bread In Oven FAQ

How long do you heat up garlic bread in the oven?

For this recipe, you should bake the garlic bread in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, depending on how crispy and brown you want it to be. If you’re using a circulating grill program, you might want to limit the baking time to a maximum of 7 minutes.

Can I bake bread in my oven?

Absolutely! An oven is the traditional tool for baking bread. This recipe requires baking plain baguettes that have been cut and filled with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, and cheese to create a delicious garlic bread.

Why do you wrap garlic bread in foil?

Typically, garlic bread is wrapped in foil when it’s being cooked on open fires or barbecues. The foil helps to evenly distribute the heat, prevent the bread from burning, and keep all the ingredients contained.

What ingredients are on garlic bread?

International versions of garlic bread often comprise a basic blend of butter, garlic, and a bread of choice, usually a baguette or a similar type of white bread. Some versions may also include herbs like parsley or cheese.

In comparison, our Italian version of garlic bread is a bit more elaborate. It includes high-quality extra virgin olive oil in place of butter, giving the bread a unique depth of flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses are used instead of the more commonly used mozzarella, enhancing the savory, umami notes of the bread. We also incorporate Italian mixed herbs for added flavor depth. Optional ingredients like high-quality Italian sausage can also be included for added texture and flavor. This results in a garlic bread that’s rich, aromatic, and full of traditional Italian flavors.