1 head garlic cloves separated and peeled (I like to use one of these for ease!)
1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
6 thick slices of artisan bread (I used rosemary Parmesan bread from Costco)
Steps
Place garlic and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook until garlic is tender and golden brown (15 - 18 minutes). If you notice the garlic is turning brown, but the cloves are not softening, turn heat down and continue cooking. Pour garlic and butter into a medium bowl, and let cool.
To the bowl with the garlic and butter, add Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, red pepper and pinch of kosher salt. Using a fork, mash the ingredients to combine. Season to taste with additional kosher salt. Let sit for 5 minutes before using below.
Preheat a broiler to high. Place bread on a baking sheet, and toast under the broiler until golden (about 2 minutes). Flip the slices, and broil the other side until golden (another 2 minutes). Remove the baking sheet from under the broiler, and let the bread cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, slather the top of each slice of bread with the garlic-butter mixture, and return underneath the broiler. Cook until the cheese is golden and bubbling (about 2 minutes). Let cool for a moment then enjoy!
Reviews
Yukirei on 2020-05-19 (5 stars): Hi Brandon,
I know this post is a few years old but I made this last weekend and it was truly OooooooMGGGGG. I didn’t have basil on hand so I used cilantro instead and I LOVE IT. Cooking the garlic really helped mellow out the bite of it but retained the wonderful garlic aroma. Can’t wait to try it with basil next time!
Anna Thvedt on 2017-05-03 (5 stars): OMG....I made this last night! I was a little apprehensive about the lemon, but it totally worked! It was so so so good.
Doc on 2016-03-16 (5 stars): So does the OMG bread!! Makes a GREAT grilled cheese or bacon grilled cheese!! Try it!!
Rande | RandeMoss.com on 2015-09-20 (5 stars): Holy cats. That garlic bread.