Basil Garlic Toast

Name: Basil Garlic Toast
Ingredients: 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

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.