Garlic-Parmesan Bread

 Garlic-Parmesan Bread

   I made up a simple garlic-parmesan bread for my ladies group. It turned out better than any garlic bread I've made before. There haven't been many times I've made fresh garlic bread, but it's still true. I'd say it was actually the best results I've had. I used a stick and a half of unsalted butter, but you could use one stick and/or salted butter. Use more or less of the seasonings if you wish. I used fresh grated Parmesan, but you could use regular powder Parmesan in a can also. 

Ingredients:

1 loaf french bread/baguette or bolillo (This would work with regular sandwich bread also, because bread is bread)

1 1/2 stick unsalted butter or salted if you prefer, softened

1 clove garlic minced

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

Parmesan cheese to taste (use as much as you want)

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place softened butter in a bowl. Add minced garlic and seasonings to butter. Stir until butter and seasonings are well combined. If using a loaf or Bolillo, slice bread in half lengthwise.  If using sliced sandwich bread, lay out slices on a cookie/baking sheet. Spread seasoned butter on bread. Place bread in the oven and bake until the bread is toasty and the cheese (if using), is melted. If using loaf or Bolillo bread, gently place directly on the oven rack. If using sliced sandwich bread, you can still place directly on the oven rack, but you may want to leave it on the cookie/baking sheet. Remove from oven and serve with soup, chili, stew, pasta or whatever dish you like. 

Garlic-Parmesan Bread