Garlic Cheese Bread
Ingredients:
1
Long loaf of Italian bread
- or French bread,
- (about 10 oz)
1/2
c
Unsalted butter
- slightly softened
2
md
Garlic cloves
- peeled and crushed
2
tb
Freshly grated Parmesan
1/2
ts
Crumbled marjoram
1/2
ts
Crumbled basil
1/4
ts
Freshly ground black pepper
Method:
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350F.
Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the bread down to--but not through--the bottom crust, making slices about 1-inch thick.
Cream the butter with the garlic, cheese, marjoram, basil and pepper.
Spread both sides of each slice of bread with the mixture.
Wrap the bread in a large square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake it for 45 minutes.
Unwrap the bread and serve while very hot.