INGREDIENTS

10 slices of neo-tuscan boule bread, one inch thick slices (easy to find at BJ’s)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
8 tablespoons butter , softened
1 (8ounce)container cream cheese
8 garlic cloves
3 medium onions , halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
5 slices bacon , diced
3 tablespoons imitation bacon bits (as a vegetarian option)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small frying pan, add 1/4 cup oil and the 8 cloves of garlic, with skin on. cook on low for [...]