Garlic Bread

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Ingredients

1 loaf	Italian bread
4 tablespoons	unsalted butter
3 cloves	garlic, minced
2 tablespoons	fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon	olive oil
—	salt to taste
—	freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup	grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise.
3. 3 In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
4. 4 Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
5. 5 Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. 6 Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
7. 7 Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
8. 8 If using, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the buttered bread.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
10. 10 Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.