Preheat oven to 160C/320F.

Mix butter with garlic and salt.

Cut bread in half horizontally.

Drizzle with garlic butter all over - don't miss any patches!

Bake 20 minutes until bread is crispy on the edges.

Crank oven up to 200C/390F. Top with cheese, bake 7 - 10 min until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Sprinkle with parsley if using, cut bread into pieces. Serve immediately as a side for meals, dunking in soups and stews!