Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                     oval loaf -- (8 ounces) french or
                        -- sourdough, unsliced
                        bread
  2        tablespoons  low-fat cream cheese
     1/4           cup  butter or margarine -- (1/2 stick)
  1           teaspoon  minced garlic
     1/2      teaspoon  dried basil
  1         tablespoon  grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut bread in half horizontally. Place remaining ingredients in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, partially covered, on High (100%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted. The mixture will not be smooth. Spread over cut sides of bread. (Bread may be wrapped in foil and refrigerated overnight or frozen.) Place cut side up on baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Cut into slices Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes Makes: 8 servings To make a lower fat and creamier version of toasty garlic bread, substitute light cream cheese for part of the butter.

Nutritional Information:

435 Calories (kcal); 48g Total Fat; (96% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 128mg Cholesterol; 562mg Sodium