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stovetop garlic butter toasts

Garlic Bread Without Oven

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick skillet or frying pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 pastry brush (optional
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 4 piece bread slices thick-cut
  • 3 tablespoon butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 4 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pinch chili flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese grated optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  • Mix everything well with a spoon until you have a smooth, spreadable garlic butter.
  • Lay the bread slices on a cutting board and spread a generous layer of the garlic butter on one side of each slice.
  • If using mozzarella cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the buttered side of the bread.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over low to medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes.
  • Place the bread slices buttered side down on the skillet, fitting as many as you can in a single layer.
  • Cook slowly for 3–5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp and the garlic is fragrant, adjusting heat to avoid burning.
  • Flip the slices and lightly toast the other side for 1–2 minutes to warm through, keeping the heat low.
  • Transfer the garlic bread to a plate and repeat with remaining slices if necessary.
  • Serve hot, cutting into halves or strips if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and flat-leaf parsley, and keep the heat low so the butter and garlic infuse the bread without burning. A lid on the pan for a minute can help melt cheese if you add mozzarella. Stale or day-old bread works very well because it crisps better than very fresh bread. Adjust salt carefully if using salted butter or Parmesan, and feel free to customize with herbs like oregano or basil. Leftover garlic butter can be stored covered in the fridge for a few days and used on toast, vegetables, or pasta.
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