Gooey Garlic Cheese Bread

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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

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.