Monkey Cook: Garlic Bread w/Cheese & Parsley

If you like garlic as much as my friend P, you will love this recipe. This is yummy, easy, and fit for two or a crowd. This recipe serves 2.

2 wide slices crusty bread, like focaccia or ciabatta (I used Acme Herbed Focaccia slab, but for some of you, Berkeley may be too far to go)
2-3 T butter*
5-6 cloves of garlic, grated (I actually used Trader Joe’s frozen garlic cubes)
3-4 T chopped flat-leaf parsley
3-4 T grated parmesan cheese (optional)

In a small skillet or saucepan, melt the butter and garlic on low heat until the butter is half melted (you don’t want it to burn) and then turn the burner off. Stir the mixture until it is like a paste.

Spread the paste evenly on each slice of bread (don’t be stingy!). Sprinkle each slice with parmesan cheese & parsley.

Broil the toast for about 5 minutes, until the top is slightly brown. Eat, repeat. As mentioned, this can be multiplied for a crowd as the measurements are not so precise. If you are looking for specifics, sorry bout that, this is a real Monkey Brain recipe!

*To counteract the butter, I paired this with a simple chopped salad: romaine parsley, grilled chicken breast, balsamic vinegar, and about 1T of parmesan.