Basil-Garlic Cheese Bread

This is a recipe from Simple and Delicious, posting for safe keeping. Here's a crusty, crunchy bread that goes together in minutes and is great with all kinds of pasta dishes!

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 -2  teaspoon basil, dried (Iuse 1/2 tsp)
• 1  loaf  French bread, halved lengthwise (unsliced)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 2-in. slices.