Ingredients
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8 -12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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3/4 teaspoon emeril's creole Emeril's Original Essence (to taste)
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
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salt, to taste
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1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf Italian bread, 22-inch long
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parsley, garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Split the French bread in half lengthwise. Lay the bread, crust side down, on the lined baking sheet.
- Place the butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients, and stir together until blended.
- Spread the some of the butter mixture evenly onto the bread, reserve the rest for more garlic bread (keeps at least 1 week in fridge, bring to room temp before using and stir well).
- Garnish with some paprika and chopped parsley if desired for a bit more color.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly,about 15 to 18 minutes, checking early so it doesn't burn.
- Remove from the oven.
- Carefully slice diagonally into 7 slices per half and serve immediately.