Roasted Garlic Bread

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Cut top from each head of garlic, exposing the cloves.

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   Place heads of garlic (cut side up), on a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.

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   Pour olive oil over them, and top with thyme springs.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Wrap the foil tightly.

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   Place in a small ovenproof pan, and bake until the cloves begin to pop out, about 1 hour.

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   Remove from the oven and cool.

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   To remove the cloves, open the foil and squeeze the lower part of the head of garlic.

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    In a small bowl, mash the cloves to form a paste.

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    (At this point the paste can be used or stored in the refrigerator or freezer.)

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    Add butter and chopped thyme to the bowl, stirring to combine.

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    Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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    Toast both sides of the bread, using a hot grill, grill pan, or broiler.

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    Spread the roasted garlic butter paste onto the toasted bread.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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