Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Number of Servings:
Serves 8
Recipe Source:
The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves ($26, Storey, 2024)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Mix together the butter, garlic, dill, pepper, and half of the parsley in a small bowl.
- Cut the bread loaf in half lengthwise. Generously spread the butter mixture onto each half. Sprinkle the cheese, if using, over the butter. Top with the remaining parsley.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and bake, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden, or the cheese, if using, is bubbly.
Nutrition Info:
309 Calories, 11 g Protein, 59 mg Cholesterol, 21 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (12 g sat), 458 mg Sodium, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Phosphorus, ★ Vitamin A, B3 (niacin), B12, Folate, Zinc
In The Garlic Companion, author and garlic devotee Kristin Graves celebrates the wonderful world of this pungent herb, including how to plant, grow, harvest, and preserve it, as well as how to use both the bulbs and the scapes (flowering stems) in decorations and crafts such as garlic braids and wreaths.
