GRILLED PESTO FRENCH BREAD

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A fantastic pairing with an Italian meal, this warm loaf is ready to enjoy in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, halved crosswise, split lengthwise
Chopped tomatoes, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small microwavable bowl, microwave cream cheese on High 15 to 20 seconds; stir until creamy. Stir in pesto and butter until well mixed.
  • When grill is heated, place bread pieces, cut side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Turn bread halves over. Spread pesto mixture evenly on cut sides of bread; cover grill. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cut bread into 2-inch sections to serve. Garnish with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Henry Promise
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This is my new favorite recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rohan Gole
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.


Mason Malone
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This was a great way to use up leftover pesto. I also added some grilled vegetables to the bread, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Skylar Raine
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used a nut-free pesto. It was still really good!


Mustanir Hasan
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The results were amazing - the bread was perfectly grilled and the pesto was delicious.


khani hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the pesto was flavorful and creamy.


Pretty Pretty
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great appetizer or side dish.


JOB VACANCIES
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Great recipe! I used sun-dried tomato pesto and it was delicious.


Carol Njoki
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This dish was a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Johnny Booi
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was flavorful without being overpowering, and the grilled bread was the perfect complement.


md ashik Atrai
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This grilled pesto French bread was a hit at my summer BBQ! It was so easy to make, and the combination of pesto, cheese, and grilled bread was irresistible.