Garlic Bread  Ingredients:       1 (14 oz.) loaf Italian Bread, halved lengthwise    1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter       8 garlic cloves, finely chopped    Salt and pepper       1/2 teaspoon dried oregano    1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan       3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, pepper and oregano; cook, stirring once or twice, until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a pastry brush to spread garlic butter evenly over bread. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until bread is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut loaf halves into thick slices and serve.

Categories:  Appetizer, Baked Goods, Baked goods, Bread, Cheese, Dutch Oven, Side Dish, Side Dishes

Estimated Serving:  8

Estimated preparation time:  15 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/02/01