Name: Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe With Regular Bread (So Easy!)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 slices of white sliced bread; 4 tbsp (60 grams) of salted butter; 1 tsp dried parsley; 2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves of fresh garlic minced)

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Are you wondering how to make crispy garlic bread with regular bread and garlic powder?

This super quick and foolproof homemade garlic bread with sliced bread recipe will have you covered!

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Garlic bread with white bread is the perfect side dish for a family meal in a hurry and requires just minutes to make and only 4 common ingredients (sliced bread, garlic powder, parsley, and butter.)

If you’re in a hurry, here’s the short answer on garlic bread with sliced bread:

Simply mix the butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Spread on both sides side of each slice of bread and bake at 350 F for 5-7 minutes on each side.

This garlic toast with garlic powder is crazy easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard.

It’s also great for using up what you already have in the pantry.

I always get stuck on what to serve as a side dish that doesn’t include having to make an extra trip to the shops just to get ingredients.

This homemade garlic bread with regular bread has you covered as it is a side dish or can even be served as a snack in it’s own right.

I didn’t even know you could make garlic bread using sandwich bread until I saw my mom make it once when in a pinch with nothing to serve as a side dish for our pasta dinner and it’s been one of my favorite recipes ever since.

This sliced garlic bread in the oven recipe has been on my dinner menu at least a few times a week for the past few years. Everyone in my family loves this delicious garlic bread so why not give it a try for yourself?

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Why you’ll love this easy garlic bread recipe:

Can be made with ingredients already in your pantry
The perfect side dish for pasta and meat
Cheap and easy to make
Can be made ahead of time and frozen until you need it

Homemade Garlic Bread With Regular Bread: How to Make Sliced Garlic Bread in The Oven

Here’s everything you need to make garlic bread with sandwich bread:

Regular white sandwich bread
Butter that’s slightly softened (salted butter)
Garlic powder
Parsley (either fresh parsley or dried is fine)

How to make easy garlic bread with sliced bread:

Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
Mix softened butter, garlic powder, and parsley together in a small bowl.

3. Coat the regular bread with the garlic butter mixture on both sides and place it on a baking sheet that’s lined with aluminum foil or baking paper.

4. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side until both sides are golden and crispy. Serve while still hot!

FAQs

Can you make garlic bread with whole wheat sliced bread?

I prefer making this garlic toast recipe with white bread, especially one that’s not so fresh anymore as this recipe is great for using up bread that’s about to go off.

Whole wheat sliced bread is also a great option if you are looking to add some extra fiber to your diet as it’s significantly higher in protein and fiber.

Can you use french bread instead of sliced bread?

You most definitely can use french bread instead of sliced bread. To do that, cut the crunchy French bread in half lengthwise, slather on the garlic butter spread on just one side, and bake at 350F for 8 minutes without turning the bread over.

Should you use garlic powder or fresh garlic?

If you want to save yourself the hassle of peeling and mincing fresh garlic you should totally use garlic powder to make this recipe.

You probably already have garlic powder in your pantry and using it will save you so much time and effort as opposed to fresh garlic and you probably won’t even be able to tell the difference!

To make this garlic bread with fresh garlic, mince garlic cloves thinly and skip the powder.

How to make cheesy garlic bread with sliced bread?

Take this easy recipe to the next level by making it into cheesy garlic bread.

Before placing the bread into your oven, add a handful of mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, or parmesan cheese on top of the sliced bread.

This will result in decadent cheesy garlic bread from regular bread and tastes almost like a cheese toastie. Here’s a recipe for the ultimate cheesy garlic bread made with regular bread.

What are the best foods to serve with white bread garlic bread?

Homemade garlic bread tastes great with soups, pasta dishes, lasagne casseroles, and more.

How do you store the Texas garlic toast?

One of the benefits of this recipe is that it can be made to suit as many serves as you like, it can even be made just for one! That is why you should rarely have any leftovers.

If you do have some leftovers, store them in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3-4 days. It’s best to reheat in the oven for a few minutes for best results.

Make-ahead garlic bread from sliced bread

Sometimes you don’t even have time to do the prep for this recipe and need this delicious side on the table STAT.

That is why I’ve recently started making this garlic toast in a bulk, freezing it, and then cooking them from frozen.

You can also give it a try by:

Making the butter mix according to the recipe instructions above
Spreading it onto the bread
Laying the slices of bread onto a baking sheet in a single layer and freezing just long enough until the butter is solid.
Wrap the sliced of bread with plastic wrap and place it into a large freezer bag.

You can keep these in the freezer for up to 3 months and when you are ready to use them, simply preheat your oven to 350F (175C), and cook from frozen for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

How to make sliced garlic bread in the air fryer?

Are you wondering how to make garlic bread with regular bread without oven? Luckily you can easily make it in your air fryer instead. This will cut down on the cooking time by about half.

To make garlic bread in the air fryer start by spreading your garlic butter onto the sandwich bread. Preheat the air fryer to 360F(180C) and arrange the sliced bread in a single layer.

Cook for 3 minutes if you want soft, garlic bread. Cook for 5 minutes if you want crunchier garlic toast.

Here’s a step-by-step video guide on how to make garlic bread with sliced bread:

Related: 60+ Best Meals That Go With Garlic Bread – here are all of the best recipes to serve with garlic bread including breakfast recipes, dinner ideas, pastas and soups.

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Yield: 4

Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe With Regular Bread (So Easy!)

Here's how to make homemade garlic bread with regular bread. This garlic bread from sliced bread recipe is great for when you need a delicious side dish in a hurry as it's ready in 10 minutes and uses ingredients you already have in your pantry and fridge!

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices of white sliced bread
4 tbsp (60 grams) of salted butter
1 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves of fresh garlic minced)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Place butter in a small bowl. Ideally, the butter would be room temperature but if you forgot to take it out, microwave for 10 seconds until soft, do not melt the butter!
Add the parsley to softened butter, next, add in the garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
Spread garlic butter mixture over both sides of your sliced bread and place on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 5-7 minutes on one side, then take out, flip the bread, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes on the other side until golden and crispy.
Serve while still hot!

Notes

Tips: Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on the bread for the last few minutes in the oven for a cheesy twist!

If you don't have any fresh parsley, feel free to sub for dried parsley. Use 0.5-1 teaspoon of dried parsley, depending on your taste.

For vegan garlic bread with regular bread simply swap the butter out for olive oil.

You can also use unsalted butter and a dash of salt

Storing: Store the garlic bread in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 190Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 245mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Looking for more creative ways to use white bread? Check out this post on 15+ Recipes to make from plain white bread.

It’s super easy to make homemade garlic bread using regular sliced bread.

I hope you love this homemade garlic bread as much as I do! It’s a great simple side dish recipe that adds an extra kick of flavor to your meal. Makes a wonderful homemade appetizer or a side dish for any time or occasion. This homemade garlic bread is definitely one you will be making again and again!