I Love Gaaahlic Bread

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
1 loaf French or Italian bread, about 22-inches in length
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan 
3/4 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons minced garlic 
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. 

Split the French bread in half lengthwise. Lay the bread, crust side down, on the lined baking sheet. 

Place the butter in a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir together with a rubber spatula. Spread the butter mixture evenly onto the bread. 

Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 15 to 18 minutes. 

Remove from the oven. Carefully slice diagonally and serve immediately.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. 

Yield: about 2/3 cup