Garlic Bread Spread for Romano Crisps

I made this Bean Dip for our SRC Fall themed reveal last week.  I served it with some Romano Crisps I made.  Traci serves her dip with Parmesan Crisps and I thought that was brilliant so I pulled out some Romano Cheese, and then made some of my Garlic Bread Spread.

I had some lovely cheese topped Artisan Rolls in the freezer, which were begging to be used.
OK, so they weren't quite begging, but it was close.

I took them out of the freezer, placed them on the counter, wrapped in paper towel* to thaw.   As they were thawing I was making my Garlic Bread spread.  Which I realized I've never shared before.

It's my secret recipe, but since we're close friends, I'll go ahead and share. 
Just don't tell anyone where you got it though, OK?

yield: 1/2 cupAuthor: Sid's Sea Palm Cooking print recipe

Garlic Bread Spread

prep time: 5 MINScook time: 5 MINStotal time: 10 mins

I've been making this Garlic Bread Spread for years. And I consider it one of my better recipes. The slight hint of Red Pepper in the Dipping spices adds a piquant touch. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons softened butter (1/4 cup)
• 1 minced garlic clove (using a microplane) or 1 roasted Garlic Clove
• 1/4 + teaspoon Alessi Italian Dipping spice (the kind in the grinder)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the Olive Oil in a pan, add the minced garlic and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes, then add the Alessi Dipping spice. Take off of the heat and add the softened butter and whisk together. Let stand for 1 hour, then use on bread.

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I sliced the Artisan Bread Rolls into thin slices, and then used my Pastry brush to cover the slices with the Garlic Spread.  

I then sprinkled the bread with a little Romano Cheese, put then on a parchment covered baking sheet,

placed it in the oven on the lowest rack and broiled them on low for 3 minutes.  It did not take long and they were lovely and golden.  I then turned them over and broiled them an additional 2 minutes until golden and crisp.  

This Spread is wonderful on, not just Garlic Bread, but can top a Baked Potato, or on grilled cheese or...

If there is leftover Garlic Bread, I like to warm it up a little then drizzle some honey on top and eat it for breakfast.  So good.
*When taking bread from the freezer to thaw, wrap it in a paper towel to absorb moisture and keep it from having a 'soggy bottom'.