Garlic Bread Croûtes

These croûtes are a wonderful accompaniment to Onion or Garlic Soups. Simply place in the bottom of the bowl and spoon the ingredients on top. This is the perfect croûte for my Garlic Soup That Cures What Ails You (aka Hangover Soup)Garlic Soup That Cures What Ails You (Aka Hangover Soup).

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Yields: 16 croûtes

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  good  French bread (try it with French Country Bread French Country Bread)
• 8  tablespoons butter, softened
• 5  garlic cloves, peeled and put through a garlic press
• 3⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Slice the bread into 16 fat slices. Lay the slices out on a baking sheet.
3. Combine the butter and garlic. Spread each slice of bread with the garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
4. Place the baking sheet under the broiler until the slices are lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.