Cheesy Garlic Bread

MAKE THE ROASTED GARLIC

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
2. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the top of the head of garlic off. It's okay if some of the cloves fall away from the head. No need to peel any of the garlic at this point.
3. Place the garlic head and any loose cloves on a square piece of aluminum foil (about 6"x6"). Drizzle the oil over the top of the garlic and then bring the edges of the foil around the garlic and twist to close.
4. Roast the garlic in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool.

PREPARE THE CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

1. Pre-heat oven (or increase, if still heated) to 450°F.
2. Place the soft butter, parmesan cheese, basil, chives, and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Using your fingers, squeeze out the creamy roasted garlic of the garlic paper-like shells.
3. Using a fork, mix until the mixutre is blended.
4. Using a serrated knife, cut the bread in half, lengthwise, into two halves. If desired, trim away the top portion of the bread slice that was the top of the original loaf. This will allow the slice to sit evenly, and also bake more evenly with the other slice (see video for referecne).
5. Add about 4 to 5 equal dollops of the butter mixture on each bread slice. Use a knife to carefully spread the mixture over the cut side of each slice.
6. Sprinkle the cheese over the two prepared slices.
7. Place the bread slices on large baking sheet and bake untl cheese has melted and the edges of the bread are golden brown. Slice and serve hot.