Bread - Cheesy Chive Bread

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 loaf rustic bread
• 6 Tbsp. butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 1/2 tea. grated lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Make deep, even cuts into bread, about 3/4" apart, without cutting through bottom.

Stir together butter, Parmesan, lemon zest, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly between cuts, wrap loaf tightly in parchment-lined foil, and bake until butter is melted and crust is crisp, about 15 minutes.

Unwrap and let cool slightly before serving.