BASIL-GARLIC CHEESE BREAD

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Here's a crusty, crunchy bread that goes together in minutes and is great with all kinds of pasta dishes! Deni Adkins - Scottsboro, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 2-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.