Garlic And Basil Ciabatta Bread Recipe

Elevate your Italian meal with this irresistible Garlic & Basil Ciabatta Bread! A simple yet flavorful starter or side dish, this recipe (originally from BBC Good Food magazine) transforms humble ciabatta into a gourmet treat. The garlicky, basil-infused butter, perfectly toasted with parmesan, is simply divine. Get ready to impress your family and friends!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 78.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic And Basil Ciabatta Bread

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How to Make Garlic And Basil Ciabatta Bread

  1. Preheat your grill/broiler to high.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon softened butter, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. Stir into the garlic butter mixture and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the ciabatta loaf lengthwise into two halves. Place the halves on a baking sheet.
  5. Spread the garlic basil butter evenly over both halves of the ciabatta.
  6. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and heated through.
  8. Remove from oven/grill and let cool slightly before slicing each half into smaller pieces for serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

21g

Carbs

0g