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create a recipe for an appetizer using only a few items from the pantry.
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cheesy garlic bread bites:
ingredients:
- 1/2 loaf of french bread 
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

instructions:
1. preheat oven to 450f.
2. cut the french bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them on a sheet pan.
3. in a small bowl, melt the butter and add the garlic, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. pour the butter mixture over the bread cubes, coating evenly.
5. bake in the oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
6. remove from oven and top with shredded cheese.
7. place back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
8. serve warm and enjoy!
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