Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
• Cut the 1 loaf of French bread in half lengthwise and place the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, mix the 1/3 cup softened butter, 3 pressed garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried basil, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme until evenly combined.
• Spread half of the butter mixture evenly over the cut side of each bread half.
• Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and the bread edges begin to turn golden brown.
• Remove the bread from the oven and evenly top the cut sides with 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan.
• Return the bread to the oven and bake an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
• Remove from the oven, let cool 1–2 minutes, then slice each half into 6 pieces (12 pieces total) and serve warm.