Ingredients
1/2
cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2
cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
1/4
cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1
14-inch-long loaf Italian or French bread, halved lengthwise
Directions
1.
Mix butter, cheese, parsley and garlic in medium bowl to blend well. Season with pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
2.
Preheat oven to 500°F. Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Spread butter mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Bake until topping is golden brown and bread is heated through, about 5 minutes.
3.
Cut bread crosswise into 2-inch-wide pieces. Serve immediately.
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