Mama Rita's Garlic Bread

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   Preheat oven to 450F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   After mincing the garlic, sprinkle with salt.

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   Using the flat side of a chef's knife, smear the salt and garlic across the cutting board.

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   Scrape back into a pile and repeat until a fairly smooth paste is formed.

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   (You can do the same thing in a mortar and pestle.)

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   Transfer to a bowl.

7. 7

   Combine garlic paste with butter, mayonnaise, basil, 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

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   Divide spread evenly amongst the 12 half-rolls, and smear evenly over cut surfaces.

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   Arrange on baking sheet and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.

10. 10

    Bake in preheated oven 3-5 minutes, until edges are brown, spread is melted, and bread is hot all the way through.

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    (Adjust time as needed depending on the size and shape of your bread.)

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    Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.