FAST FIXYou’ll love the fresh garlic and herbs in this recipe. The crumbled goat cheese that’s sprinkled on top makes it extra rich.
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
TAKES: 15 min. • MAKES: 12 servings
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 French bread baguette
4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
1. In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients until blended. Cut baguette crosswise in half; cut each piece lengthwise in half. Spread the cut sides with butter mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until lightly toasted, 7-9 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese; bake until goat cheese is softened, 1-2 minutes longer. Cut into slices.
1 SLICE: 169 cal., 11g fat (7g sat. fat), 35mg chol., 307mg sod., 14g carb. (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g pro.
“This is excellent! I’ve made this twice for family and friends, and it was loved by everyone. When I am short on time I mix the butter a day in advance to make dinner prep just a little faster!”
—XXCSKIER, TASTEOFHOME.COM