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Herb Spread for French Bread

Name: Herb Spread for French Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10-12 servings (1/2 cup spread).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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)

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

10-12 servings (1/2 cup spread)

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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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.

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

Nutrition Facts

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

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