GARLIC BREAD WITH A KICK

Ingredients

• 1 head of garlic 

• 2-3 Tbsp Olive oil 

• 1 loaf of bread (French bread is preferred)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

• 1-2 Serrano peppers, diced

• 4-5 Calabrian Chilis

• 1 oz Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp red chili flakes

• Cilantro or parsley to taste

• 2 oz mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

To make garlic confit, slice off and discard the garlic top, completely cover in aluminum foil, drizzle olive oil into a foil envelope, and roast for 400 degrees for 1 hour. Keep the oven on as you continue to prepare the garlic bread.

Step 2

Squeeze roasted garlic into a medium size bowl, add a stick of softened butter, diced serrano peppers, Calabrian chilis, parmesan cheese, chili flakes, cilantro (or parsley), then mix with a fork until fully combined.

Step 3

Cut your French bread loaf lengthwise, place on top of a baking sheet, spread butter mixture to both halves of bread.

Step 4

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove bread, top with mozzarella cheese. Continue to bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!