Garlic Parmesan Bread Spread
Here is a very easy garlic parmesan spread that goes great with spaghetti or another pasta dish. Or with any entree of your choice give this a try with your supper/dinner tonight for a quick and easy idea.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
6 cloves of garlic, toasted (You will find Quick Tip 105—How to Toast Garlic in bettyskitchen .)
½ teaspoon salt
dash of ground black pepper
1 loaf baked Italian bread, cut horizontally into two equal halves
Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, place 3 softened tablespoons butter, ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 6 cloves toasted garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and a dash of ground black pepper. Mash these ingredients with a fork or other implement, until well combined. Place one or both halves of Italian bread loaf in a shallow baking pan. Spread one-half of the garlic-Parmesan mixture on each half of Italian bread loaf. Bake in 400 degree (F) oven about 5 to 8 minutes, until hot and edges are beginning to brown. Remove from oven, slice diagonally into 1 ½-inch slices, and serve immediately. This Garlic Parmesan Bread is great with Italian entrees.