Sriracha Garlic Bread

 

I seem to be obsessed with Sriracha lately. Of course, I was always addicted to hot sauce, but Sriracha takes hot sauce to a whole new level. When I heard that the Huy Fong manufacturing plant had to temporarily cease production of my favorite chili sauce, until they could control annoying emitting fumes, I ran right out to the grocery store to stock up my pantry. I can’t even imagine running out and not having any in the house.  While Mike puts ketchup on everything; I put Sriracha on everything (even my French fries and scrambled eggs). It improves the flavor and kicks up the heat a notch. So, what I am going to add it to now? Garlic bread. Yes, you heard me right. I’m about to add a little Asian fusion to an Italian favorite.

Preheat oven to 400° F.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Mince garlic. Chop parsley.

In small bowl, mix together softened butter, garlic powder (if using), minced garlic, chopped parsley and Sriracha. Using a fork (or spoon) mix well to combine. I know it seems a bit redundant to add garlic powder to minced garlic, but it does add a different level of flavor.

Cut loaf of Italian bread in half, vertically, without going all the way through the bread.

Place bread on foil-lined baking sheet. Slather the butter spread all over the bread.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.    
 

 Cut into slices and serve.

SRIRACHA GARLIC BREAD
Source: Adapted from ifood.tv
Posted by: www.meldingmagic.com

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 loaf Italian bread, halved lengthwise
• 8 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• 2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Sriracha

DIRECTIONS:
 
1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic powder (if using), minced garlic, chopped parsley and
    Sriracha. Mix well to combine.
3. Slather the butter mixture over the bread.
4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Slice and serve.