French Garlic and Herb Bread Quick and Easy

Transform your mealtime with this irresistible French Garlic and Herb Bread—quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavors! Perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly buttery on the inside, this recipe combines the classic French baguette with a rich spread of garlic-infused butter, fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, you’ll have a savory side dish ready to complement soups, pastas, or salads. The fragrant blend of herbs and a hint of olive oil enhance every slice, delivering gourmet taste with minimal effort. Ideal for dinner parties or comforting weeknight meals, this recipe will fill your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of garlic and fresh herbs.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French baguette
• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Slice the French baguette diagonally into 1-inch thick slices, but do not cut all the way through, keeping the loaf intact.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the butter and olive oil. Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for easier mixing.

Step 4

Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Add them to the butter mixture.

Step 5

Mix in the salt and black pepper until all ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth spread.

Step 6

Using a butter knife, spread the garlic and herb mixture generously between each slice of the baguette. Be sure to get some of the spread on the top of the bread as well.

Step 7

Wrap the entire baguette loosely in aluminum foil, sealing the edges to keep the bread moist while baking.

Step 8

Place the wrapped baguette on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes to allow the butter to melt and flavors to meld.

Step 9

Unwrap the foil to expose the top of the bread and bake for an additional 2 minutes to crisp up the edges slightly.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool for 2 minutes, and serve warm. Enjoy your quick and easy French Garlic and Herb Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(401.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1644.7

Total Fat 112.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 250.2mg	0%
Sodium 3758.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107.8mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 441.3mg	0%

*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: 59.6%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 35.0%