1 medium loaf French bread, unsliced
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 tsp dried parsley
1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese

Ahead of time: Combine butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese as recipe directs. Stopr in the refridgerator up to 3 days in advance. Soften at room teperature before using.
Preheat over to 350 F. Cut slices down the length of bread loaf at 1 inch intervals, without cutting all the way through.
Rub slices and top of loaf with cut sides of garlic halves. Mince garlic.
Combine butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan in a small bowl. Spread butter mixture between bread slices and on top of loaf.
Wrap bread in foil, leaving top partially uncovered. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.