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    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread

    Modified: Apr 23, 2023 · Published: Apr 9, 2017 by Ashley

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    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers.

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

    Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Mambo Sprouts and Good Food Made Simple. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

    It's time for some real talk.

    Life has been hectic lately, and as much as I love cooking, I don't make all of my meals from scratch every.single.day. like some people may think. I take shortcuts in the kitchen when I need to - I buy meal prep kits, frozen meals, and do takeout, delivery, and even fast food.

    I've had my fair share of regrettable last minute lunchtime drive thru meal purchases, because I just couldn't beat the convenience and I had too much stuff to get done.

    Life happens, so keeping your pantry and freezer stocked with better for you options can be a huge asset in making sure you don't totally compromise your food values.

    And it was for that exact reason that I was so excited to learn about Good Food Made Simple's new line of frozen entrée meals.

    Good Food Made Simple Frozen Entrée Meals #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

    First of all, I was excited to learn that these meals are all made with humanely raised meat that is free of antibiotics and animal byproducts. There are no added hormones, artificial flavors or ingredients, and at least 70% of the ingredients are organic.

    It's very similar to the way I cook in my own kitchen. I buy organic when I can, and support my local farms, but not exclusively. I source organic when possible and practical, and I think that's what makes it more realistic for my family.

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

    The portion sizes of these meals are nice, and the flavors are clean.

    My favorite of the offerings from Good Food Made Simple is the Cavatappi Bolognese. It had just the right amount of rich, Italian meat sauce that's made with fresh, sautéed organic carrots, onions, and basil. It's paired with organic cavatappi pasta and topped with organic mozzarella.

    I was honestly shocked at how good the texture of the pasta was. I don't know how they managed to get it right, but it was great.

    And I married into an Italian family, so I know a good al dente  pasta.

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #adSkillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

    As you may know, I am a big fan of garlic bread.  It's such a simple side dish to make at home, and it's absolutely perfect for sopping up any extra sauce that you may have in your pasta dish.

    For this particular recipe, I thought it would be fun to use one of my favorite pantry staples - butter flavored coconut oil. It's rich and buttery but totally vegan.

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

    Now, before we get too crazy, let it be known that I also loaded this up with a bunch of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, so this recipe itself isn't vegan.

    But I do have a feeling that swapping out the Parmesan with a bit of nutritional yeast may just make a great dairy-free substitute. I'll be sure to report back after I try it out for myself.

    I typically make my garlic bread by placing it under the broiler, but this time around, I thought it would be nice to fry it up in a skillet while the pasta cooked up in the microwave.

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

    I'm happy to report that by the time the pasta is cooked through and rests for a minute or two, the garlic bread is good to go. So this is something that doesn't keep you in the kitchen for very long on a busy weeknight meal, but totally takes the meal to the next level.

    Feel free to use dried parsley here if you don't have fresh, and if you do have fresh, sprinkle a little of it over the pasta before you dive in, too. That little extra pop of herbs really livens up the dish.

    If I had to choose, my runner-up favorite frozen entrées from this line would be the Steak Black Bean or Chicken Enchiladas Verdes. I liked adding a dollop (or 3) of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt on top of them before diving in. Really tasty, and it totally doesn't feel like what I tend to picture as a "frozen meal".

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    Platter of Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread garnished with parsley.

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 Servings (2 pieces of garlic bread per serving) 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian
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    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons butter flavored coconut oil, at room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 brioche rolls (about 1.5 ounces each), split in half horizontally

    Instructions

    1. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
    2. In a small bowl, mix together butter flavor coconut oil, Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, and salt. Spread ¼ of mixture onto the cut side of each brioche half.
    3. Place rolls into the preheated skillet, buttered side down, and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 261
    • Sugar: 3.2 g
    • Sodium: 429.5 mg
    • Fat: 16.1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 23.4 g
    • Fiber: 0.9 g
    • Protein: 5.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 2.7 mg

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    UPDATE – The winner has been selected via random.org – CONGRATS to gertdog!

    Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. Skillet Garlic Parmesan Bread is a quick, easy, delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta! A great way to jazz up frozen meals or leftovers. #goodfoodmadesimple #mambofoodie #ad

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    1. gertdog

      April 09, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Those meals look great! I am always looking for things to keep in the freezer for busy days, and it is hard to find foods that are convenient yet healthful and responsibly sourced.

      The garlic bread looks fantastic too. I'll have to look for the butter-flavored coconut oil- have never heard of it!

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      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        April 17, 2017 at 12:11 pm

        Congrats, gertdog! You've been selected as the winner. I'll be emailing you shortly for mailing info so your prize can be sent. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Amy Sonnenberg

      April 09, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      I would love to extend my husbands frozen entree options beyond Stouffers! He would like the pasta bolognes, but I'm more into the Thai chicken.

      Reply
    3. Cindy

      April 10, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      Tried the Mac and Cheese one. So delicious! That's my fav.

      Reply
    4. Dawn

      April 24, 2017 at 11:22 am

      I'm always looking for the easiest way to pack a lunch for work. These look delicious, simple and healthy. I am looking forward to try all the flavors!

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        April 25, 2017 at 2:25 pm

        I'd love to hear which is your favorite after you try them out!

        Reply
    5. Matthew Campbell

      April 25, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Looks so Good! WE loved the Chicken Enchilada's!!

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        April 25, 2017 at 2:24 pm

        One of my faves, too!

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