GARLIC BREAD {rachael ray}

By grinder

Ingredients

• 1 bulb garlic, cloves separated
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 loaf Italian bread with sesame seeds, split
• 2 oz. grated pecorino cheese
• 2 oz. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram

Preparation

Step 1

Position rack in the center of oven and preheat to 350°F.

Simmer the garlic cloves in the skins in a small pot of water over med-heat for about 20 minutes. Drain, then squeeze the garlic from the skins and mash into a paste with a fork. Mix the garlic into the softened butter.

Meanwhile, toast bread in the oven. Slather with the garlic butter and top with the cheeses and herbs. Turn on the broiler and place the bread back in the oven to brown the cheese.