Garlic Bread Spread

This is a spread that makes fantastic garlic bread!
Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup water
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of black pepper
grated cheese (optional) 

Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan and lightly cover (with venting area).  Heat to a simmer over med-low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Brush onto favorite bread and sprinkle grated cheese on top if you wish.  Heat in 400F oven until bread is crusty and cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes.  Remaining sauce will keep in the fridge for about 1 week, it can also be used for dredging veggies and meat before roasting or other seasoning! Makes enough for about 1 medium size baguette, slides in half lengthwise.