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French Bread
French Bread
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Elevate store-bought French bread with these inventive savory spreads that transform ordinary loaves into impressive accompaniments. This versatile recipe provides eleven flavor variations from herbed butter to cheesy garlic blends, ensuring you'll never serve plain bread again. The simple preparation method—slash, spread, and bake—yields crusty bread with melty, flavorful interior that complements everything from pasta dishes to hearty soups.
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Ingredients
Savory Spreads:
Cream 1/2 to 3/4 cup of butter or margarine with one of these:
   Generous pinch of dried marjoram, thyme, or savory
1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese plus 2 Tbsp. snipped chives
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp poppy, celery, or caraway seeds

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Minced garlic plus snipped parsley
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
generous dash of curry powder
herbs de Provence
fines herbs
Italian seasoning
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 375°.
Slash loaf into thin, thick, or diagonal slices, ALMOST thru to the bottom crust.
If desired, rub cut clove of garlic over the crust.
Spread cut surfaces with one of the Savory Spreads.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
Servings\Yield
Makes about 1 cup of spread
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (2 Tbsp) - Calories: 140; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 9g); Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 160mg; Total Carbohydrates: 1g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... This is a recipe for spreads to put on pre-baked French bread.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: bread, French bread
🗂️ Categories: 🍞 Bread
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French Bread was added on January 29, 2022 and last updated on November 14, 2025.
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