½ cup unsalted butter softened ▢⅓-½ cup Italian dressing ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic ▢1 loaf Italian bread halved lengthwise ▢2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese or mozzarella cheese ▢2 teaspoons dried parsley
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, blend butter, dressing and garlic.
Place bread cut side up on a baking sheet and spread butter mixture over both halves.
Top bread with cheese and parsley.
Bake, uncovered, for 12–14 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Score the bread across the top 3 or 4 times, and brush each loaf with beaten egg for a crisp and shiny crust. Let dough rise, uncovered, for 30 minutes in a warm place.
Slice and serve warm.