Herb Cheese Bread Recipe

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A flavorful combination of herbs makes this cheese-topped loaf a welcome addition to most any menu. In fact, we couldn't believe how light the buttery slices were when compared to frozen breads found in the grocery store. —Test Kitchen

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Herb Cheese Bread Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup reduced-fat margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in margarine for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the seasonings. Brush over cut sides of French bread; sprinkle with cheese.
Wrap each piece of bread loosely in a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal edges of foil. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cut each piece into six slices. Serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Blue Bonnet light stick margarine.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 147 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Herb Cheese Bread in Light & Tasty April/May 2005, p29

Cutting Green Onions

I recently tried a recipe that called for 3/4 cup green onions. Instead of using a knife, I found that snipping the onions with a pair of kitchen scissors took only a few seconds. —Kristy B., Kelowna, British Columbia