Garlic Bread

Grilled or Baked Garlic Bread
Adapted from the Neely's Grilled Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup EVOO*
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• salt
• bread of your choice (Italian bread, Kaiser rolls, etc.)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1. (If grilling) Preheat the grill to low-medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine EVOO, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil, and salt.  Brush bread with olive oil mixture.
3. If grilling, brush and grill both sides of bread until golden (5 minutes).  If using a toaster oven, brush one side and toast for 3-4 minutes. 
4. Sprinkle one side with Parmesan.

*You may also use 8-9 tablespoons of butter and spread mixture on Italian bread.  Heat in a 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.  The first 5 should be should be with pieces on top of each other and spread the Parm within the last 4 minutes.