VARIATION To serve with chicken, substitute white Cheddar cheese for the Parmesan and chopped chives for the parsley. * For easier peeling, microwave unpeeled garlic cloves on HIGH for 10 to 20 seconds. Cool and store unpeeled cloves in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. * Save time and satisfy the real cheese lovers in your family by using sliced provolone cheese instead of the grated Parmesan. PREPARATION TIME : 5 Minutes COOKING TIME: 15 Minutes PERFECT PARTNER: Lasagna

1 medium loaf French bread, unsliced
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 medium loaf French bread, unsliced 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cloves garlic, halved 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

MAKE AHEAD

Combine butter, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese as recipe directs. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days in advance. Soften at room temperature before using.

1. Preheat over to 375 degree Fahrenheit. Cut slices down the length of bread loaf at 1-inch intervals, without cutting all the way through.

2. Rub slices and top of loaf with cut sides of garlic halves. Mince garlic.

3. Combine butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan in a small bowl. Spread butter mixture between bread slices and on top of loaf.

4. Wrap bread in foil, leaving top partially uncovered. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.