Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 10 medium garlic cloves (unpeeled)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb Artisan loaf of bread (halved lengthwise)

Instruction

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-third position and heat to 500 degrees.
  • Toast garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until fragrant and color of cloves deepens, about 8 minutes. 
  • When garlic cloves are cool enough to handle, skin and mince or press cloves through a garlic press. Using a dinner fork, mash garlic, softened butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pinch of pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined
  • Spread cut sides of loaf evenly with garlic butter. Transfer loaf halves, buttered side up, onto a baking sheet. Bake at 500 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until top is golden brown. Cut each half into 2-inch slices and serve immediately.
  • Prepared bread can also be loosely wrapped in foil and kept in warm oven to keep fresh while dinner is being finished and served.