Spicy Peperoncini Garlic Bread Recipe for Flavorful Slices

This Peperoncini Garlic Bread is an easy, flavorful twist on classic garlic bread. With a handful of simple ingredients it becomes slightly spicy, extra buttery, and perfectly garlicky.

When our planned Europe trip was canceled in 2020, we started doing mini staycations and recreating the breads and meals we would have enjoyed abroad. Fresh Italian bread became a frequent treat at home, and that inspired this peperoncini garlic bread variation.

Garlic bread is often thought of as Italian, but it’s really an Americanized favorite—and I’m fully on board. This version swaps in chopped peperoncini for a bright, tangy heat that complements the butter and garlic beautifully.

I was inspired by a jalapeño garlic bread I once had at a restaurant and decided to try peperoncini instead. The result is outstanding: soft inside, crisp on the edges, buttery, garlicky, and with a pleasant, mild heat from the peppers.

Peperoncini are mild and tangy, which makes them ideal for this bread: they add flavor without overpowering the garlic and butter. If you prefer more heat, you can leave the seeds in or add more peppers.

Here are the simple ingredients we’re working with for this garlic bread:

• Good Italian or French bread – I like to buy it fresh and wait about a day before using it so the center isn’t too soft. Fresh bread still works, but slightly aged loaves hold up better.
• Butter – Unsalted butter is my preference (I often use vegan butter), but use what you prefer. If you use salted butter, you can skip adding extra salt at the end.
• Garlic – The recipe calls for 3 cloves finely minced, but adjust to taste.
• Parsley – Freshly chopped parsley adds a bright, herby note.
• Peperoncini – Chopped peperoncini are the star here. I remove seeds, but you can leave them for more heat or slice into strips instead of chopping.

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See how to make the Garlic bread here:

Peperoncini Garlic Bread

This garlic bread is super easy to make and makes a perfect side dish.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of Italian bread or French bread
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (vegan butter works)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 heaping tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup peperoncini, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the loaf in half horizontally so you have two even pieces.
3. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix until well incorporated.
4. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both bread halves. Sprinkle the chopped peperoncini over the buttered surface. Season lightly with salt and pepper if needed.
5. Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until the edges are crisped to your liking.
6. Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

If you use salted butter, omit the extra salt when seasoning the bread.