Herb Butter Garlic Bread

**Ingredients:**

– 1 loaf of French bread or baguette, sliced
– 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella for topping

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Herb Butter:**
– In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

2. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. **Spread the Butter:**
– Spread a generous amount of the herb butter mixture on each slice of bread.

4. **Bake:**
– Arrange the buttered slices on a baking sheet.
– Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella for an extra cheesy finish.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. **Serve:**
– Serve warm as an appetizer or alongside your favorite pasta dish.

Enjoy your homemade garlic herb bread!