Zippy French Bread Recipe

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"Prepare a loaf of this tasty bread while your steaks are on the grill," urges Sue Mackey of Galesburg, Illinois. "It's quick, easy to make and oh-so-good with its creamy filling," she assures. "Add a salad to complete the menu."

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Zippy French Bread Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 to 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, chives and horseradish until combined. Cut the bread into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Spread cream cheese mixture between slices.
Wrap the loaf in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Bake at 400° for 14-17 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 195 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 351 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Zippy French Bread in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p8