- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14-inch-long loaf Italian or French bread, halved lengthwise
- Mix butter, cheese, parsley and garlic in medium bowl to blend well. Season with pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Spread butter mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Bake until topping is golden brown and bread is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Cut bread crosswise into 2-inch-wide pieces. Serve immediately.