Commanders Palace New Orleans Style Garlic Bread with Parmesan
This New Orleans-style garlic bread features a rich butter base infused with fragrant minced garlic and aromatic dill, topped with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. The bread is brushed with garlic butter, sprinkled with cheese, then dotted with more butter for an indulgent finish. Perfect as a side dish for pasta, soups, or Creole meals, this version from the famous Commanders Palace restaurant delivers restaurant-quality results with a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2
Heat butter with minced garlic in a small saucepan
- 3
Cut French bread lengthwise and place on baking sheet
- 4
Continue heating butter until garlic becomes fragrant
- 5
Add dill to the garlic butter
- 6
Brush garlic butter onto bread as first layer
- 7
Sprinkle cheese onto bread
- 8
Dot remaining garlic butter onto bread
- 9
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until bread begins to brown
- 10
Slice and serve immediately
Tips
Heat garlic butter until fragrant but don't let garlic burn, as it will taste bitter
Apply garlic butter in two layers for maximum flavor penetration into the bread
Serve immediately while hot for best texture and melted cheese experience
Good to Know
Best served fresh, can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for 1 day
Garlic butter can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated
Serve hot immediately after baking for best texture
Common Mistakes
Don't let garlic burn while heating to avoid bitter flavor
Don't skip the second butter application for maximum richness
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
FAQ
Can I make this with regular sandwich bread?
French bread works best for texture and structure, but thick sliced Italian bread can substitute if cut in half horizontally.
How long can I keep leftover garlic bread?
Store covered at room temperature for 1 day, or wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven.
Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Yes, assemble completely and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to baking time if cold.