Gorgonzola Garlic Bread

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   Garlic Oil:

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   Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.

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   Wrap garlic head in foil and roast in middle of oven until tender, about 45 minutes.

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   Carefully unwrap garlic and cool.

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   Horizontally halve garlic head and arrange, cut sides down, in a small bowl with oil.

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   Let mixture stand, covered and chilled, 2 to 3 days to infuse oil with garlic flavor.

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   Preheat broiler.

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   In a saucepan boil cream, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup.

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   Add Gorgonzola and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

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    Remove pan from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.

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    Horizontally halve baguette and arrange, cut sides up, on a baking sheet.

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    Broil bread 2 to 3 inches from heat until golden. (If crust is soft, you may broil crust side of baguette as well.)

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    Brush cut sides of baguette with garlic oil and season with salt.

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    Cut baguette crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.

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    Pour warm Gorgonzola sauce onto center of a large plate and arrange roasted garlic bread slices around sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.