Easy Garlic Bread Using Leftover Sourdough

Crispy, Buttery & Irresistible! 🧄🍞✨

Got leftover sourdough bread that’s starting to go stale? Don’t throw it out! Instead, turn it into crispy, garlicky, buttery homemade garlic bread. This simple recipe revives old sourdough, making it golden and crunchy on the outside, while soft and flavorful on the inside.

With plenty of garlic, butter, and herbs, this garlic bread is better than store-bought and perfect for any meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Reduces Food Waste – No more tossing stale bread!✔ Crispy & Buttery – Golden edges with a soft, garlicky center.✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 15 minutes!✔ Endlessly Customizable – Add cheese, herbs, or even chili flakes for a twist!

The Recipe: Leftover Sourdough Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

• ½ loaf of old sourdough bread, sliced (or any leftover sourdough!)

• ¼ cup butter, softened

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder for a milder flavor)

• ½ tsp garlic salt

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, basil, and thyme)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for cheesy garlic bread!)

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter

3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.

📌 Pro Tip: If your butter is too hard, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften (but don’t melt it completely!).

Step 3: Prep the Sourdough

4. Slice your leftover sourdough into thick or thin slices, depending on your preference.

5. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over each slice.

6. If using Parmesan, sprinkle it on top now.

📌 Want extra crispy garlic bread? Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top before baking!

Step 4: Bake Until Golden & Crispy

7. Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet.

8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden brown.

9. If you like soft garlic bread simply spread the mixer on the bread and then stack the slices together and put in tinfoil. This creates the softest buttery garlic bread!

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

10. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Totally optional.

11. Serve warm with pasta, soup, salads, or just eat it on its own!

📌 Cheesy Upgrade: Add shredded mozzarella or more Parmesan in the last 2 minutes of baking for melty, cheesy garlic bread.

Ways to Serve Garlic Sourdough Bread

🍝 With Pasta – The perfect side for spaghetti, lasagna, or creamy Alfredo.🥣 With Soup – Dunk it into tomato soup or minestrone!🧀 With a Cheese Board – Pairs well with brie, gouda, or blue cheese.🥗 With Salad – Try it with a Caesar or Greek salad!

How to Store & Reheat

🥡 To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.🔥 To Reheat: Toast in the oven at 375°F for 5 minutes or air fry for 2 minutes.❄️ To Freeze: Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.

Why This Garlic Bread is a Must-Try!

Using leftover sourdough for garlic bread is the best way to reduce waste while making something absolutely delicious. The crunchy edges, buttery garlic flavor, and soft inside make it irresistible!

If you make this, tag me on Instagram @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see your homemade garlic bread!

Happy baking! 

🧄🍞💛Lauren

The Weeknight Homemaker