Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the ciabatta will bake perfectly, getting that lovely crisp.

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic. Sauté it just enough to release the aroma, around 1-2 minutes, but you don’t want it to brown. Then mix in the sea salt, parsley, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.

Now grab your ciabatta loaf. Slice it in half lengthwise. If you prefer smaller pieces, you can slice it into individual sections, ensuring each one gets some garlic butter.

Using a spatula or a butter knife, generously spread the garlic butter mixture on the cut sides of the ciabatta. Make sure to coat every inch. This is where the magic begins.

Place your prepared ciabatta halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Pop it into your preheated oven and let it bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Keep an eye on it! The bread should turn a beautiful golden brown, and you’ll notice the enticing aroma filling your kitchen.

Once out of the oven, let your garlic ciabatta rest for a minute. Slice it into smaller portions if not done already. Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer, and watch it disappear quickly!