Best 9 Herb Spread For French Bread Recipes

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A herb spread for French bread is a delightful and versatile addition to any meal. Whether you're enjoying a simple lunch, hosting a party, or just looking for a quick and easy snack, a herb spread can elevate your French bread to new heights of flavor. With its fresh, zesty, and aromatic ingredients, a herb spread can transform ordinary French bread into a culinary masterpiece. In this article, we will explore some of the best herb spread recipes, providing you with the essential information you need to create a spread that is both delicious and visually appealing. We'll discuss the types of herbs that work best, the ratios of ingredients to use, and the techniques for achieving the perfect consistency.

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HERBED FRENCH BREAD



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French bread gets a flavor boost from Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Your bread basket will never be the same!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • Stir together all ingredients except bread.
  • Cut bread into 1-inch slices. Spread herb mixture on cut sides of bread. Reassemble loaf. Wrap in piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; seal securely.
  • Grill uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until hot. Baking Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare bread and wrap in foil as directed. Bake about 20 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg

HERB BUTTER FOR FRENCH BREAD



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Make and share this Herb Butter for French Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large French bread (can sub Italian or any other hearty bread)
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon green onion, sliced thin
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cream ingredients (except bread). You can do this by hand.
  • Cut 2" verticle slices into bread; not slicing through to the bottom.
  • Spread butter mixture in slits.
  • Wrap in foil; bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Can cook on grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 214, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.6

HERB SPREAD FOR FRENCH BREAD



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

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

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRENCH HERB BREAD



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I found this recipe on another website, tried it and loved it! It was submitted by Aronna Palmer and she says it is an authentic French recipe. Either way, it is FABULOUS!! I hope you love it as much as we did!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced parsley
2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
  • In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F. Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
  • Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
  • In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
  • Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F).
  • Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

EASY HERBED FRENCH BREAD



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Couple the spirit-warming specialty with crunchy Herbed French Bread Karin Bailey of Golden, Colorado adds a little pizzazz to a store-bought loaf with only three ingredients. Freshly minced herbs liven up each buttery bite of the broiled slices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and chives; spread over one side of each slice of bread. , Place buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HERB SPREAD FOR FRENCH BREAD



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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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 341.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BREAD WITH HERB BUTTER



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Creamy herb butter is simple to make and store; roll the extra butter in waxed paper and freeze to use on bread, veggies, or fish at a later date.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 sticks unsalted butter
A few tablespoons parsley, chopped
A few tablespoons oregano, chopped
1 baguette

Steps:

  • Combine unsalted butter, parsley, and oregano to make the herb butter. Make a slit in the baguette 3/4 of the way through, making sure not to cut all the way through. Spread some herb butter into each of the openings between the slices.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes.

HERB SPREAD FOR FRENCH BREAD



Herb Spread for French Bread image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 341.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HERB-BUTTERED FRENCH BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Quick & Easy     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons drained capers
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 French bread baguettes, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Chop basil in processor. Add butter, capers, salt and generous amount of pepper and process until well combined. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring butter mixture to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange bread cut side up on cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Spread cut surfaces with basil butter. Cut crosswise and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest herbs possible. This will ensure the best flavor in your spread.
  • Use a variety of herbs to create a complex flavor. Some good combinations include basil, parsley, cilantro, and chives.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add ingredients like lemon zest, garlic, or chili powder to taste.
  • Let the spread sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the spread on French bread, crackers, or vegetables. It's also a great addition to sandwiches and wraps.

Conclusion:

Herb spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to add flavor to your meals, give herb spread a try!

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