Baked Garlic Cheese Bread

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If you have a pizza stone, put it in the oven while preheating.

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   In a medium-size microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the garlic and olive oil. Cook on full power one minute.

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   Stir in the onion. Cook for one minute. They will have softened somewhat but not look browned. Set aside to cool slightly while preparing the bread.

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   Sllice the French bread (or rolls) in half lengthwise. Place on pizza stone, or directly on oven rack, cut side up. Bake 4-5 minutes to crisp before topping.

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   Meanwhile, stir the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese into the bowl of onions and garlic.

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   Remove bread halves from oven. Spread the cheese topping evenly over the cut sides of bread.

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   Return the bread to the oven rack or stone, topping side up. Bake 3-5 minutes, until bubbly, melted, and golden brown in spots.

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   Serves four for dinner, or eight servings as a side dish.

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   For appetizer servings. slice the French bread horizontally and place slices on a baking tray. Skip the baking step before topping. Divide cheese topping evenly over slices; it will be thin.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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