Cheesy Garlic Bread with Hot Honey

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place garlic cloves in a small, oven-safe pan and submerge them in olive oil.

Roast the garlic in the oven until soft and fragrant. Let it cool down slightly.

In a food processor, combine the softened butter and fresh parsley (or cilantro).

Add the cooled roasted garlic and some of the infused oil to the food processor. Blend until smooth.

Stir in red chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet.

Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over both halves of the bread.

Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake the garlic bread until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

While the bread bakes, make the optional hot honey. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan, add cayenne pepper, and toast until fragrant.

Turn off the heat and stir in the honey and a touch of lemon juice. Transfer to a squeeze bottle.

Once the garlic bread is out of the oven, drizzle with the hot honey.

Garnish with more Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Slice and serve immediately.