Best French Bread Spread Recipes

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HERB SPREAD FOR FRENCH BREAD



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Instead of regular garlic bread, my family requests this spread. The flavor is best when I use parsley and basil fresh from the garden. -Jennie Wilburn, Long Creek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings (1/2 cup spread).

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf French bread (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut bread in half lengthwise; spread herb spread on cut sides. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRENCH BREAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD



French Bread with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread image

Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 11-ounce package soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/4 cup (about) sour cream
Minced fresh thyme
Chopped walnuts
2 French bread baguettes, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Thin to spreadable consistency with sour cream. Season with generous amount of pepper. Mound cheese in crock or bowl. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Sprinkle cheese with thyme and walnuts. Serve with bread.

FRENCH BREAD SPREAD



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Here's a different take on garlic/cheese bread for lovers of black olives. This is a recipe I've tweaked from one I found in a Junior League cookbook.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) French bread, sliced in 1 inch slices

Steps:

  • Combine butter and mayonnaise and stir until well combined; stir in the grated cheeses, chives, black olives, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spread one side of each slice of bread thickly with butter mixture; lay the slices spread side up on a cookie sheet and slide under the broiler until the edges are brown, watching carefully to as not to burn the bread.
  • Serve warm.

GARLIC FRENCH BREAD SPREAD



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This recipe was given to me from a friend and I wanted to share the recipe as we enjoy this spread and it also keeps in ref. very well if not all is used when made.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head garlic, roasted
1 cup butter, soften
1 cup mayonnaise
2 -3 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 French bread, loaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375'. Wrap the head of garlic in foil and place in oven for 30 minutes to roast.
  • In a large bowl squeeze the garlic juice from the head of garlic (wrapped in foil).
  • Remove garlic cloves and chop finely.
  • Add chopped garlic, soften butter, mayonnaise, seasoning and parmensan cheese to large bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • Slice bread long ways and spread each side with mixture.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
  • NOTE: If any mixture is left over, place in a plastic container with lid and place in ref. It will last for 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3685.9, Fat 298.3, SaturatedFat 146.9, Cholesterol 637.1, Sodium 5898.8, Carbohydrate 197.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 17.2, Protein 66.3

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