Olive & Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

½ cup green pitted olives

2 heads of garlic

2 tbsp olive oil

Kosher salt, to taste

1 baguette

½ tbsp fresh oregano (optional)

⅓ cup grated or sliced Parmesan cheese

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

3 tbsp fresh parsley

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For Serving:

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1.⁠ ⁠Preheat the oven to 400°F

2.⁠ ⁠Slice the top off each garlic head (about ¼ inch) to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the garlic on a baking sheet.

3.⁠ ⁠⁠Drizzle with olive oil, cover with foil, and roast for 40-60 minutes.

4.⁠ ⁠After roasting, remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool. Then, adjust the oven temperature to 425°F.

5.⁠ ⁠In a food processor, combine softened butter, olives, parsley, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins. Process until you have a smooth paste.

6.⁠ ⁠Slice the baguette horizontally and place it on a baking sheet.

7.⁠ ⁠Spread the garlic-olive butter mixture on the cut side of both bread halves. Top with mozzarella cheese.

8.⁠ ⁠Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasted. For a golden-brown finish on the cheese, broil for an additional 2-4 minutes. Watch closely while broiling to avoid burning.

9.⁠ ⁠Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and slice into even pieces.

Serve immediately and enjoy!