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Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
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Split the baguette in half crosswise, then lengthwise, to make 4 pieces.
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Rub the entire surface of each piece of bread with the garlic.
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Place the bread, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the bread begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
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Remove the bread from the oven.
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Turn the broiler on high.
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Pour the chicken broth into a small bowl, and dunk each piece of bread in the broth, allowing it to absorb a good amount of liquid.
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Place the soaked pieces of baguette back on the baking sheet, cut side up.
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Season them with salt and crushed red pepper to taste.
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Sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano and mozzarella.
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Broil the bread until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
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Sprinkle the parsley over the bread, cut each piece in half, and serve.
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Parsley is the worlds most popular herb, and for good reason.
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It adds a mild, fresh flavor and an eye-catching green color.
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A sprig of parsley provides much more than a decoration on your plate, though.
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Its a good source of folic acidone of the most important B vitamins, which help prevent heart disease.
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Fat: 63g (before), 6.9g (after)
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Calories 790 (before), 224 (after)
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Protein: 10g
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Carbohydrates: 28g
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Cholesterol: 16mg
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Fiber: 3g
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Sodium: 740mg