Zippy French Bread

I don't remember where I found this recipe, but it's fast and easy and a good accompaniment to an Italian dish. I hope you'll like it, too!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 6  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 2  tablespoons chives
• 1  loaf  French bread

Directions

1. Beat cream cheese, butter, and chives.
2. Lay bread on sheet of foil and cut into thin slices within 1/2" of the bottom.
3. Spread mixture between slices and wrap foil around bread loaf.
4. Bake at 400F for 14-17 minutes or until heated through.
5. NOTE: To freeze: proceed with recipe through step 3. Place wrapped loaf in freezer.
6. To serve: Thaw in fridge overnight. Proceed with baking directions.