Cheesy Garlic Herb Bread

Nothing smells better than this hot bread with bubbling melted mozzarella and dusting of herbs. We have it with spaghetti and a green salad. Since it is so fast and easy, sometimes we just have it as a snack.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  large  Italian bread or 1  large  sourdough bread
• 4  tablespoons butter or 4  tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  grated mozzarella cheese
• 4  chopped fresh garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup  grated asiago cheese (Romano can be substituted)
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut loaf in half lengthwise.
2. Mix garlic with softened butter. Spread each half with softened butter. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over each half. In a small bowl mix Asiago with remaining dry ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over bread.
3. Place bread halves on ungreased baking sheet, cheese side up, and bake until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Slice into thick slices and serve immediately.