Description
A deliciously easy and gourmet Garlic Bread with Shallots: crusty sourdough bread spread with a rich compound butter featuring slow-cooked caramelized shallots, garlic, and fresh herbs. The ultimate side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 large pieces crusty sourdough bread
- Parmesan cheese, to garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize the Shallots: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Compound Butter: In a bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, thyme, parsley, caramelized shallots, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the butter mixture generously over the sourdough bread slices. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the bread is toasted and the flavors have melded.
- Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Caramelization: Cook the shallots slowly over low heat to achieve true caramelization without burning, ensuring a deep, sweet flavor.
- Butter Temperature: Use softened butter (room temperature) when mixing the compound butter. This ensures easy, smooth spreading.
- Bread Choice: Sourdough is recommended for its sturdy texture and slightly sour flavor, but a baguette or ciabatta also works well.
- Make Ahead: The compound butter can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Slice and bake just before serving.
- Garnish: Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese yields a much sharper flavor and better texture than pre-grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 large toasts (≈ 450–500 g total)
- Calories: ~1,900 kcal
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~1,500–1,800 mg (varies based on salt and parmesan)
- Fat: ~150 g
- Saturated Fat: ~95 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~50 g
- Trans Fat: ~1–2 g (trace from butter)
- Carbohydrates: ~130 g
- Fiber: ~10 g
- Protein: ~30 g
- Cholesterol: ~250 mg
Keywords: Garlic Bread, Shallot Garlic Bread, Gourmet Garlic Bread, Compound Butter, Sourdough Bread, Easy Side Dish, Appetizer, Homemade Bread, Caramelized Shallots