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    32 Sep 12, 2015 Appetizer  |   Jump to Recipe

    OMG Garlic Bread Recipe

    You guys, this garlic bread.

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    OMG Garlic Bread Recipe

    I recently had a fab dinner with Alana from Fix Feast Flair and Lily from Kale & Caramel at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles.  The entire meal was incredible, but I remember particularly loving their garlic bread.  Served beside two saucy meatballs and a dollop of ricotta, the garlic bread at Jon & Vinny’s starts with a base of thick, yeasty ciabatta grilled until golden and black in spots.  Then, it seems to me like they brushed it with a loose mixture of chopped garlic, herbs and red pepper flakes.  The resulting garlic bread was crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and just packed with flavor.  Perfect for dunking into all that sauce.

    With these techniques and flavors in mind, I developed this recipe for OMG Garlic Bread.  With one bite, you will literally exclaim OMG.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Peeled Garlic

    Garlic Paste Ingredients

    My garlic bread recipe starts with a whole head of garlic and a whole stick of butter.  The two gently cook together until the garlic is beautifully golden and fragrant.  Grated Parmesan, fresh basil, lemon zest and red pepper flakes get added to the mix to form a chunky garlic paste that could easily be eaten with a spoon.  It’s that tasty.  Next, thick slices of rosemary Parmesan bread are broiled until crisp and crunchy on the outside.  Each slice gets slathered with the garlic paste before taking one last trip to the broiler.  The finished garlic bread is so flavorful and so addicting.  This version does vary from the one served at Jon & Vinny’s, but I can guarantee you’ll be just as happy and satisfied.

    Garlic Paste

    Garlic Bread Recipe

    OMG Garlic Bread Recipe

    OMG Garlic Bread Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    4.72 from 7 votes
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    Servings 6 slices

    Ingredients
      

    • 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)

    Instructions
     

    • 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!

    Notes

    * When I am cooking with a sizable amount of Parmesan (more than just a sprinkling), I like to "grate" my Parmesan in the food processor. Cut up a small block of Parmesan cheese, and place in a food processor. Pulse until it reaches a fine texture. This makes it much easier to measure as well.
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    Categories: Appetizer Tags: basil, bread, butter, garlic, kosher salt, lemon, parmesan cheese, red pepper flake

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    Comments

    1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      September 12, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      This totally looks like OMG bread! Wow! And I love that you recreated a restaurant dish that you loved, and probably made it 1000x better, too 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 14, 2015 at 10:24 am

        Haha thanks Averie 🙂

        Reply
    2. Patty K says

      September 13, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      omg….that looks incredible! Can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 14, 2015 at 10:24 am

        Do it!!! Thanks Patty!

        Reply
    3. Maris (In Good Taste) says

      September 14, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      OMG indeed. I can’t imagine you had any leftovers of this!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 15, 2015 at 6:04 am

        We did not! I immediately ate two slices and we polished off the rest later that evening ;). Thanks Maris!

        Reply
    4. Alana says

      September 15, 2015 at 8:13 am

      I can personally attest to the OMG-ness of this bread. HEAVEN!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 15, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        Thanks for the review!! So glad you and your friends liked the recipe! ??????

        Reply
    5. Priyanka says

      September 15, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      OMG… Thank god I just discovered your blog. This looks just Delicious. Trying it for dinner tonight.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 16, 2015 at 8:22 am

        Thanks for stopping by Priyanka. Welcome! Let me know how you like the Garlic Bread 🙂

        Reply
    6. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      September 16, 2015 at 12:45 am

      I totally see why this is OMG garlic bread!! It looks awesome, I love good homemade garlic bread and love the addition of lemon zest and pepper flakes!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 16, 2015 at 8:23 am

        Haha yes!!! Big bold flavors here.

        Reply
    7. fabiola@notjustbaked says

      September 16, 2015 at 11:26 am

      OMG you are soooo right! This is amazing.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 16, 2015 at 3:27 pm

        Haha thanks Fabiola!!

        Reply
    8. Steph @ Steph in Thyme says

      September 16, 2015 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      OMG is right!! A whole of of garlic, basil, and red pepperflakes? Those are my three favorite savory ingredients. I bet you could make a killer caprese style panini out of this garlic bread. It’ll be OMFG Garlic Bread Caprese Panini 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 16, 2015 at 3:28 pm

        LOL!!! That sounds amaaaaaze. Especially with some buratta?

        Reply
    9. Kristina says

      September 16, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      OMG is right – this bread looks insanely good!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Thanks Kristina!!

        Reply
    10. Lorena says

      September 16, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      OMG THAT GARLIC BREAD LOOKS FABULOUS!!! I have all the ingredients at home and tomorrow we will have that for dinner for sure! Love it, love it, love it!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Hahaha thanks Lorena! Let me know how you like it 🙂

        Reply
    11. Emily says

      September 16, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      WOW this bread looks crazy good! I usually make my garlic bread with parsley but using basil sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Parsley sounds good as well! Thanks Emily.

        Reply
    12. Alisa Fleming says

      September 16, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      The use of red pepper flakes and lemon zest on this is brilliant!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Thanks Alisa!

        Reply
    13. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      September 17, 2015 at 4:22 am

      Darn it, you were not kidding about OMG garlic bread!! It is not even 7:30 AM here and I would have no problem eating this right now. I am serious, I am kind of upset now, haha!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:26 am

        Haha thanks Kacey! I would totally eat garlic bread for breakfast too 🙂

        Reply
    14. Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen says

      September 17, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Wow! This looks heavenly. What a tasty way to get some extra garlic into our systems this winter during the cold season. The red pepper flakes are a really great touch. I will have to try this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:33 am

        Yes!!! And I’m one who can eat garlic all the time. Love it!

        Reply
    15. thefolia says

      September 17, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Looks like toasty yumminess…can’t wait to try this in our nest!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks! Let me know how you like it 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 17, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      This looks and sounds fabulous! Love that touch of lemon zest!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks Kimberly! It really helps to brighten all of those heavy flavors.

        Reply
    17. cristina says

      September 18, 2015 at 7:28 am

      These are OMG garlic bread slices with a handful of tasty ingredients. LOVE that rosemary Parmesan from Costco, it is addictive eating plain and dipped in olive oil. The texture and color on your finished slices are just beautiful, Brandon!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:40 pm

        Agreed! That bread is soooo good. Also works really well in a grilled cheese sandwich. Thanks Cristina!

        Reply
        • Doc says

          March 16, 2016 at 2:52 pm

          5 stars
          So does the OMG bread!! Makes a GREAT grilled cheese or bacon grilled cheese!! Try it!!

          Reply
    18. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

      September 18, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Yeeeeeeeeees. Just yes. Because what better way to start than with a whole head of garlic and a whole stick of butter?!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:40 pm

        Haha, there is no better way 😛

        Reply
    19. Brandy M says

      September 18, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      Yup, this is on my list to make! WOW does this look delicious! I have never attempted something like this before and SOOOOO want to try it!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:41 pm

        Do it!!! I’m sure you’ll love it Brandy. Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    20. Bella B says

      September 19, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      WOW!!! I think I could eat this all myself!

      xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:43 pm

        Thanks so much Bella! I almost did eat it all by myself.

        Reply
    21. Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says

      September 19, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      No wonder you call it OMG garlic bread! That looks insanely good!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:44 pm

        It’s SO tasty!! Thanks Cynthia.

        Reply
    22. Rande | RandeMoss.com says

      September 20, 2015 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Holy cats. That garlic bread.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:45 pm

        Haha, it IS!!

        Reply
    23. Rene says

      February 28, 2016 at 11:33 am

      That mashed butter/garlic/parm mix looks like heaven in a bowl.

      Reply
    24. Anna Thvedt says

      May 3, 2017 at 4:38 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 5, 2017 at 3:59 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Anna!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
    25. Yukirei says

      May 19, 2020 at 12:33 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        May 19, 2020 at 12:38 pm

        Hey Yukirei!! Thanks for your feedback and so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Now I need to try this with cilantro 🙂

        Reply

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