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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (or preheat grill to medium heat).
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Lay out a double thickness of standard foil (or a single thickness of heavy-duty foil.)
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Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
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Set aside.
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In a microwave safe bowl, or a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the butter until melted and mix in the garlic and sliced green onions.
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Stir with a serving spoon.
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Lay the loaf of bread on the cutting board and cut a 1/2 grid pattern into it, stopping about 1/4 above the base of the bread so that it stays connected.
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Gently pry apart the bread and spoon the butter mixture along the seams.
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Gently wrap the foil up around the top of the loaf and put on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven, open the foil and sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, gently pushing some of the cheese down into the cut bread.
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Leave the foil open and return the pan to the oven or grill and raise the heat to 425 degrees F or High for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and lightly browned on top.
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Let set for 3 minutes before showering with freshly minced parsley and serving.
