Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

Cut slices down the length of bread loaf at 1 inch intervals, without cutting all the way through.

Rub the slices and top of loaf with cut sides of garlic.

Mince the garlic.

Combine the butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan. Spread the butter mixture between the bread slices and on top of loaf.

Wrap the bread in foil leaving the top partially uncovered. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.