Cheesy French Bread

This is a little different from the usual Garlic French breads I've tried. I served this to my daughter for her 28th birthday dinner tonight. I changed the original recipe up some to fit our taste buds. Original recipe from Paula Deen's The Lady & Sons, Too cookbook.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (will probably work with any of your favorite cheeses) or 2  cups  Mexican blend cheese (will probably work with any of your favorite cheeses)
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  italian seasoning (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder (feel free to use cloves of fresh garlic minced)
• 1  dash  ground red pepper
•  French bread, cut in half lengthwise

Directions

1. Combine the cheese, mayonnaise, Italian Seasoning, garlic powder and ground red pepper.
2. Spread this mixture on the cut sides of the bread.
3. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is melted and lightly browned.