Best Roasted Garlic Bread

4 whole bulbs garlic, tops sliced off*

olive oil for drizzling*

1 stick butter, softened

1 T. chopped fresh basil, optional

pinch of salt

1/4 t. crushed red pepper, optional

1 baguette, sliced in half lengthwise

cheese, optional

Drizzle garlic with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast in 400 degree oven for 1 hour. Combine butter, basil, salt, and crushed red pepper. When the garlic is tender to the touch, squeeze out all the garlic meat into the butter mixture and stir until smooth. Brush baguette halves liberally with butter. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes until nice and golden. Remove from oven and enjoy! Great with soups, pastas, or by itself.

*I like too use the Spice World minced garlic found in the produce section of the grocery store and skip the roasting of the garlic process.