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Preheat the oven to 350.
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Make the butter: Remove the papery outer layer from the head of garlic and slice off the top to expose the cloves slightly.
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Wrap the garlic in foil and roast in the oven until soft, about 45 minutes.
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Cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted pulp into a bowl.
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Whip with the butter, parsley, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
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Remove the papery outer layer from the head of garlic and slice off the top to expose the cloves slightly.
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Wrap the garlic in foil and roast in the oven until soft, about 45 minutes.
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Cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted pulp into a bowl.
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Whip with the butter, parsley, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
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Make the burgers: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
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Season the beef patties generously with salt and pepper and grill, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once.
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Move the burgers to the cooler side of the grill (or reduce the heat on the stove) and top each with some marinara sauce and 2 slices cheese.
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Spread the cut sides of each roll with some of the garlic butter and place facedown on the grill.
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Cover and cook until the cheese melts and the buns are toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Place a burger on each roll bottom; add some chopped basil and the roll top.
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Serve with more marinara sauce, if desired.
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Photograph by Tina Rupp
