Savory Italian Bread

we like this with salad, or spaghetti

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  medium  loaf  Italian bread
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  onion salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Cut bread to but NOT through the bottom into 12 slices.
3. Place on a baking sheet.
4. Combine parmesan, mayonnaise,basil, garlic powder, oregano and onion salt in a small bowl, and mix well.
5. Spread the mixture between the slices and over top of bread.
6. Bake bread until golden, about 12 minutes.
7. you can also add 1/2 cup chopped cooked shrimp to the mayo mixture before spreading it on the bread, Add a few drops of lemon juice and worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
8. variation: butter can be used in place of mayo, and any cheese can be substituted, romano, mozzarella, swiss, cheddar.