Parmesan Garlic Bread

Holiday/Special Occasions

½ cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried rosemary, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound loaf crusty fresh bread, cut lengthwise

Parmesan cheese

Prehet oven to 375-degrees. Mix seasonings and cheese into softened butter. Spread each half of French bread with equal portions of seasoned butter. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Place bread halves on a cookie sheet crust side down. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crusts are light brown.

Yield: 8 servings.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon M. S. Home Economist