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Herb Spread for French Bread Recipe

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

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Herb Spread for French Bread Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 10-12 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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

Editor's Note: Herb spread may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 143 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 296 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Herb Spread for French Bread in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p103