The Ultimate Garlic Bread

Hands down, this is our favorite garlic bread so far. Tastes just like one served at a popular Italian restaurant out in the desert. I use an Italian unsliced loaf, rather than the French loaf called for. It's just chewier, but Im sure a French loaf would be equally good. The bread I use is from Aldi's grocery store. I usually double the recipe to keep some on hand. It keeps quite awhile in the refrigerator, and is easy to soften to room temperature for the next time.

1 loaf French or Italian bread, unsliced 

½ cup butter, softened

2 Tbs olive oil

1 Tbs dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Slice the bread in half lengthwise, placing each piece on a baking sheet.

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, basil, oregano, parmesan, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Spread the butter in a generous, even layer on each half of the bread. Broil until it just starts to brown. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.