Parmesan Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 pound French or any whole bread loaf
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
• 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, finely grated
• fresh herbs, optional, to taste, of your choice, chopped, for garnish