Basil Garlic Toast

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 loaf french bread, split horizontally
• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 425 degrees. line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• 2 place bread cut sides up on baking sheet. process basil in food processor or blender until finely chopped. add butter, oil, cheese, and garlic; process until smooth. season to taste with salt and pepper. spread basil butter evenly over each bread half.
• 3 bake until golden, 10-12 minutes. cut bread into 4-inch lengths and serve hot.