Here's a simple recipe for cream cheese garlic bread inspired by the viral Smoking Tiger Cafe version:

Ingredients:

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1 loaf of French bread (or Italian bread)

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

½ cup crushed potato chips (optional)

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Garlic Butter Sauce:

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½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the cut side of the bread.

5. If using, sprinkle chopped parsley or chives on top of the cream cheese mixture.

6. To make the garlic butter sauce, mix the softened butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese (if using) in a small bowl.

7. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the cream cheese-topped bread.

8. If desired, sprinkle crushed potato chips on top of the bread.

9. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is toasted golden brown and the cream cheese is melted.

10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious cream cheese garlic bread!

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