EASY ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD

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Round out your favorite Italian meal with a buttery loaf of this crusty Italian Cheese Bread from Angie Smith of Clarksville, Tennessee. "The aroma and flavor of this quick and classic side are wonderful," she promises. "We like to dip our slices in olive oil, fresh ground pepper and Parmesan cheese."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

Spread butter over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the cheese, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over bread. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.