Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 head garlic (cloves separated and peeled)
• 4 ounces grated Pecorino Romano
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• zest of one Meyer lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• 1 baguette

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic cloves, stir and cover. Keep at a low simmer over low to medium-low heat until garlic is very soft and golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool.

2. 2

   Once butter and garlic have cooled, add Pecorino Romano, oregano, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes; mash to a paste. Season to taste with with kosher salt.

3. 3

   Pre-heat broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.

4. 4

   Slice baguette in half first lengthwise, then crosswise. Arrange on prepared baking sheet and broil, cut side down until golden brown, about 2 minutes (take care not to burn it). Remove from oven and spread cut side with garlic paste. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Cut into several pieces and serve.