Grilled Garlic Bread with Basil and Parmesan

• 6 slices rustic, crusty country bread, 3/4-inch thick
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 2 large garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Basil leaves, for serving

1. Light a grill or turn heat to high.
2. Drizzle both sides of bread with olive oil and grill for 2 to 3 minutes without turning, until one side is crisp and beginning to char.
3. Remove bread from grill and rub grilled side thoroughly with the cut garlic.
4. Evenly distribute Parmesan on the grilled side and return toast to the grill, cheese side up.
5. Close lid and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
6. Transfer to a cutting board, slice each piece of toast in half and serve garnished with basil leaves.

crusty country bread, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, basil

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014865 (may not work)