American Garlic Bread

Ingredients

 * 9-10 cloves garlic, skins left on
 * 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
 * 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 loaf high-quality Italian bread.
 * ground black pepper

Directions

 * Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 500 degrees.
 * Toast garlic cloves in small skillet over medium heat.
 * When cool enough to handle, skin and mince cloves
 * Mash garlic, butter, cheese, and salt in small bowl until thoroughly combined.
 * Spread cut sides of loaf evenly with butter mixture;
 * Season to taste with pepper.
 * Transfer loaf halves, buttered side up, onto rimmed baking sheet, bake
 * Cut each half into 2-inch slices;
 * Serve immediately.