This garlic bread features the tangy flavor of chèvre (goat cheese).

Ingredients

• 11 ounces chèvre cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh basil, minced
• black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise

Directions

1. Combine butter, cheese, garlic, bail, and a few grinds of pepper pepper (about 1/8 tsp).
2. Cut the loaf in half horizontally. Score the bread in serving portions, but don't cut all the way through the bread.
3. Spread the butter-cheese mixture on the bread
4. Bake in preheated 375F for 10-15 minutes.
5. Broil for 2 minutes.
6. Serve warm.

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