"Herbed Garlic Bread"

By RoketJSquerl

from Food Network Magazine, April 2012
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Level: Easy Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread, such as from a grocery bakery
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsely
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or other favorite herb (optional)
• salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Slice the bread, stopping short of the bottom so the loaf stays intact. Melt the butter with the olive oil; add the minced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and any other herbs if using. Spread the garlic mixture between the bread slices; wrap in foil and bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake until crisp, 5 more minutes.
Notes:

You might need more butter depending on the size of the bread loaf. Just an FYI – try to gauge it for yourself and add another tablespoon if you feel you need to.