Recipes from Maria's Kitchen

Hot Garlic Cheese Bread Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 40 min Makes: 8 servings. Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 lb. Italian bread loaf Directions: MIX all ingredients except bread. SLICE bread loaf at 3/4-inch intervals almost to bottom of loaf, being carful to not cut all the way through loaf. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with cheese mixture. Wrap in foil. BAKE at 425°F for 25 minutes. Serve hot. KITCHENS TIPS Great Substitute: Substitute 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves for garlic cloves and fresh parsley.