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

Dean Campbell
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I can't wait to make this recipe again.


oniel Dennis
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This recipe is worth trying. You won't be disappointed.


Shehzad Gujjar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Nala Mattai
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This is the best grilled pesto French bread recipe I've ever tried.


Tibita
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pesto.


Beng Creuz
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm entertaining guests.


lesego lee
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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again and again.


Sanwar Husain
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This is a really versatile recipe. You can add other ingredients to it, such as grilled vegetables or cooked chicken.


Ashok Thakor
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I've also tried this recipe with different types of pesto, such as basil pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto. They all work great.


Mills 123
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Kashu Gurmani
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I love the way the pesto and cheese melt together in this recipe.


Aayanna Mcintyre
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This is the perfect appetizer or snack. It's also great for parties.


Nate Legere
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yo Momma
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The pesto adds a really nice flavor to the bread. I also like that you can use any type of bread you want.


Aniviah Jojo
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was so simple that even I could make it. And it turned out great!


Tachero Smalley
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This grilled pesto French bread was a hit at my last party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of flavors.