Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf crusty bread, split
• 3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiana or Romano, optional
• Chopped fresh parsley

Method

• Combine garlic, butter, and oil in a microwave safe dish or in a small saucepan. 
• Heat garlic and butter and oil in microwave for 1 minute or in a small pot over moderate-low heat for 3 minutes.
• Toast split bread under broiler. Remove bread when it is toasted golden brown in color. 
• Brush bread liberally with garlic oil. Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and parsley.
•  If you added cheese, return to broiler and brown 30 seconds.