Jazzed Up French Bread Recipes

JAZZED-UP FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise and onions. Spread over cut sides of bread and reassemble loaf. Wrap in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28x18 in.); seal tightly., Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.

HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir butter, garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley together until well combined.
• Stir in cheeses.
• Cut french bread evenly in half lengthwise and remove any excess crumbs.
• Divide butter mixture in half and spread in an even layer across the two cut sides of the loaves.
• Place garlic bread on foil lined baking sheet and broil on high until brown and bubbly and melted. You may have to move the pan around to get it to broil evenly. Cut into 24 skinny pieces, 12 per side. 1 serving is 2 pieces.

BACON SWISS BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-in.-thick slices, leaving slices attached at bottom. In a bowl, combine butter, onions and mustard; spread on both sides of each slice of bread. Cut each cheese slice diagonally into four triangles; place between the slices of bread. Cut bacon in half widthwise and then lengthwise; drape a piece over each slice. Place the loaf on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
• Yield: 10 servings.
• Originally published as Bacon Swiss Bread in Quick Cooking
• November/December 1999, p27

JAZZED-UP FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise and onions. Spread over cut sides of bread and reassemble loaf. Wrap in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28x18 in.); seal tightly., Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.

BACON GRUYERE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
• Cut the bread into 1 inch thick slices, leaving them attached at the bottom.
• In a bowl combine the butter, onions and mustard. Spread this mixture on both sides of each slice of bread.
• Cut each cheese slice diagonally into triangles. Place one between each slice as well.
• Cut the bacon rashers in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. You will then have 20 slices.
• Place the loaf on the foil lined baking sheet. Drape the bacon over top of the loaf, making sure there is a slice on each piece of bread.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Break the slices apart to serve.