Turn any meal into a comforting feast with Parmesan Garlic Toast. Delicious on its own, it’s especially perfect for mopping up sauces. The rich butter and garlic flavors complement soups and salads, while the Parmesan crisps to a golden brown under the broiler.
This is always the first item to disappear at the table—who can resist garlic toast? Take one piece to be polite, but keep an eye on the basket if you want seconds. Even if you’re not typically a bread person, this one is hard to pass up.
It’s also incredibly easy to make. Slice a loaf of bread in half lengthwise, spread softened butter evenly across both cut sides, then sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley flakes. Finish with a generous layer of Parmesan. Place the halves cheese-side up on a baking sheet (a jelly roll pan catches drips) and broil just until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Watch closely—once the top starts to brown it can burn quickly. Depending on your oven and rack position, it should only take a few minutes.
What type of bread can I use?
Use whatever bread you prefer or have on hand. A plain French loaf works wonderfully—easy to cut and great for serving several people. For a single serving or leftovers, a slice of sourdough or whole wheat from the fridge works fine. I’d skip sweet or heavily flavored breads like cinnamon raisin, but if you try unusual varieties, let me know how they turn out.
That bite was delicious!
One favorite combination is a slice of sourdough Parmesan Garlic Toast with leftover spaghetti. If you’re only making one or two slices, keep the same ingredients and simply scale the quantities down. Don’t be shy with the butter—spread it generously, then add garlic powder, parsley flakes, and finish with a good sprinkle of Parmesan.
If you use a toaster oven, place the bread on the tray it comes with or make a small foil tray to catch the butter. That keeps the oven clean and prevents drips while the butter melts.
Parmesan Garlic Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread (approx. 16″ x 4″)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. parsley flakes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and spread softened butter on both cut sides.
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Sprinkle garlic powder and parsley flakes evenly across both halves.
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Top with a generous layer of Parmesan cheese.
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Place cheese-side up on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
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Remove from the oven, slice diagonally into 2″ pieces, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
This butter, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan combination works well on many bread types—feel free to experiment.
Nutrition
Can I make this on my BBQ grill?
Yes. Wrap each prepared half of the French Bread in foil and place on the grill with the cheese-side down, positioned away from direct flames. Let the butter melt, then turn the halves cheese-side up and allow the topping to warm and meld into the bread. Keep them on a cooler area of the grill for another several minutes, then slice and keep warm until serving.
You won’t get the same crisp golden top as the broiler, but the flavor will still be excellent. Avoid placing the bread directly over open flames—the butter can flare up and the cheese may slide off. If you’re not confident with grilling, the broiler or toaster oven is the safer choice.
What goes well with Parmesan Garlic Toast?
This toast pairs beautifully with any dish that has sauce or gravy. It’s a favorite alongside pasta, chili, baked beans, soups, and salads. Here are a few suggested pairings you might enjoy:
- Cheese Manicotti
- Spicy Turkey Spinach Roll Ups
- Italian Pasta and Lettuce Salad
- Cheesy Potato Ham Chowder
- Easy Savory Chicken Stew
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