10 medium cloves garlic with skins left on |
6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil |
1 tablespoon chives |
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme |
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh oregano |
1 pound loaf italian bread halved lengthwise |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |