Garlic Bread

Yields8 Servings
 1 crusty loaf of good bread (around 1 lb)
 7 tbsp butter, softened
 1 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp Parmesan
 1 ½ tsp garlic, crushed
 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp dried oregano, basil, italian seasoning or combination of all of these spices
 pinch of paprika
 freshly ground black pepper
 kosher salt, to taste (at least 1/4 tsp)
 1 cup shredded mozarella or 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, optional
 parsley leaves for garnish, optional
1

Preheat the broiler to high. Set your oven rack 4" from the broiler.

2

Slice the bread into 1-2" thick slices.

3

Combine the rest of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Spread this garlic butter over your bread slices. Place these on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the garlic bread is nicely toasted and golden brown. Keep the oven door open and watch closely to avoid burning. This may take around 8 minutes.

4

If desired, top with shredded mozzarella, return back and broil for about a minute or so until the cheese is melted. Serve right away.

Ingredients

 1 crusty loaf of good bread (around 1 lb)
 7 tbsp butter, softened
 1 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp Parmesan
 1 ½ tsp garlic, crushed
 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp dried oregano, basil, italian seasoning or combination of all of these spices
 pinch of paprika
 freshly ground black pepper
 kosher salt, to taste (at least 1/4 tsp)
 1 cup shredded mozarella or 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, optional
 parsley leaves for garnish, optional

Directions

1

Preheat the broiler to high. Set your oven rack 4" from the broiler.

2

Slice the bread into 1-2" thick slices.

3

Combine the rest of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Spread this garlic butter over your bread slices. Place these on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the garlic bread is nicely toasted and golden brown. Keep the oven door open and watch closely to avoid burning. This may take around 8 minutes.

4

If desired, top with shredded mozzarella, return back and broil for about a minute or so until the cheese is melted. Serve right away.

Notes

Garlic Bread

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