Instructions

• Position an oven rack about 4–6 inches below the broiler element and preheat the oven to the broil setting.
• In a large bowl, combine ½ cup (1 stick) butter (room temperature), ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1¼ teaspoons Italian seasoning. Add ground black pepper to taste.
• Stir the mixture until it is well combined and spreadable.
• Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise so you have two long cut surfaces.
• Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly and generously over the cut sides of both bread halves.
• Place the bread cut-side up on a baking sheet and broil until the tops are golden brown to your liking, about 1–3 minutes—watch very closely so it does not burn.
• Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, slice, and serve.