Restaurant Style Garlic Bread

Mmmmmmm, garlic bread.

Enough said, now on to the recipe.

1 loaf of italian style bread, sliced in half the long way
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 T freshly chopped parsley
3 cloves minced garlic
2 T parmesan cheese grated (optional)

1.  Preheat oven to 400

2.  Using a rubber spaula or back of a fork, work all ingredients except cheese, until combined well.

3.  Spread mixture on each half of bread.  Sprinkle on cheese if desired.  Place on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, about 7 minutes give or take.  KEEP YOUR EYE ON IT.  It can go from uncooked to burnt in no time.