Caprese Garlic Bread

Ingredients :

 1 large loaf Italian bread

 4 tablespoons butter, softened

 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese

 4 cloves garlic, minced

 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 1 teaspoon dried basil

 1 teaspoon dried parsley

 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread

each half with softened butter. Sprinkle the mozzarella and chopped garlic evenly

over the butter.

In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan, basil, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle

the mixture over the bread.

Place the bread halves on an ungreased baking sheet .

Bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut the loaf crosswise into 1-inch slices. Serve immediately .