Ingredients

• - 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• - 2 tablespoons butter
• - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• - 1 loaf crusty bread, split
• - 3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiano or Romano, optional
• - Chopped fresh parsley

METHOD

• 1. Combine garlic, butter, and oil in a microwave safe dish or in a small saucepan.
• 2. Heat garlic and butter and oil in microwave for 1 minute or in a small pot over moderate-low heat for 3 minutes.
• 3. Toast split bread under broiler.
• 4. Remove bread when it is toasted golden brown in color. Brush bread liberally with garlic oil. Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and parsley.
• 5. If you added cheese, return to broiler and brown 30 seconds. Cut into chunks and serve