INGREDIENTS
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5 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
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8 tablespoons (or less, depending on your tastes) unsalted butter, softened
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½ teaspoon water
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1 Italian bread loaf or baguette, halved horizontally (mine was about 16 to 18 inches)
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1½ cups Italian blend cheese, like Kraft Italian Five-Cheese Blend