Easy Herbed French Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5

Easy Herbed French Bread that goes well with any meal

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 garlic clove , minced
	3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
	1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
	1 loaf French bread , cut into 1/2 inch slices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

296

Sugar

Fat

18g

This Easy Herbed French Bread recipe is perfect for when you want to quickly add a little something extra to your meal. The addition of garlic, chives, and mustard to the butter make for a delicious and fragrant spread that is easily brushed between the slices of the French bread. The aroma of baked garlic and herbs fills the kitchen and adds to the anticipation of enjoying the bread. This bread is perfect for serving with soups, stews, pastas or even salads. It's a simple recipe that will be sure to impress guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350F.
2.	In a small saucepan, heat the butter or margarine, olive oil, and minced garlic over medium heat. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, stirring occasionally.
3.	Remove saucepan from heat and stir in parmesan cheese, chives, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
4.	Cut the bread into 1/2 inch slices, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom of the loaf.
5.	Using a spoon, spread the butter and herb mixture between each slice of bread.
6.	Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 15 minutes. For a crispier crust, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
7.	Serve immediately and enjoy!

PROS

This bread is a simple recipe that can be made quickly and easily.

The herb and garlic butter adds flavor and depth to the bread, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

CONS

Since this bread is buttered and flavored, it is high in calories and fat.
Should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of olive oil in this recipe provides healthy fats that are beneficial for heart health.
Herbs like chives and garlic have antioxidant properties and contain antimicrobial compounds that may help fight infections and diseases.