Roasted Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 3 heads garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 loaf Italian bread , 1 pound
• 0.5 cups butter , softened
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese , Optional
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Slice the tops off of garlic heads, so the tip of each clove is exposed. Place garlic heads, cut-sides up, on a baking sheet; drizzle tops with olive oil.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until garlic is soft, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Set the oven to broil.

5. 5

   Slice bread loaf in half horizontally; place cut-side up on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins into a medium bowl. Stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, and parsley until well blended. Spread onto the cut sides of bread.

7. 7

   Broil bread until toasted, about 5 minutes.