Three Cheese Tomato Garlic Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Cut bread in half widthwise; cut one portion in half lengthwise. Save remaining bread for another use. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spread evenly over cut sides of bread. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Steps:

• Split a baguette lengthwise and slice into pieces; arrange on a baking sheet. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 finely chopped garlic clove and a pinch of salt. Brush on the bread, then top each piece with a slice of tomato and some grated parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees F until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl, and steep about 30 minutes, to let the flavors mingle.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Split the bread in half lengthwise, then cut in half crosswise, to make four pieces. Set the pieces, cut side up, on a baking sheet, and brush the bread with the flavored oil, rubbing with the garlic cloves and leaving them on top. Sprinkle with the dried oregano.
• Bake until the bread is golden and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove any large garlic pieces, and lightly season the bread with salt before serving.
• (Pane Strofinato con Formaggio): Substitute 1/4 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano for the oregano.
• (Pane Strofinato con Pomodoro): Cut some ripe tomatoes crosswise in half. While the baked bread is still hot, rub cut surfaces of the bread with the tomato halves, until the bread has absorbed the tomato juices and the tomato pulp has rubbed onto the bread. Season lightly with salt, drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil on top, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cut bread in half widthwise; cut one portion in half lengthwise. Save remaining bread for another use. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spread evenly over cut sides of bread.
• Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed.)

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• Microwave the the cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 20 seconds; Add in the Parmesan cheese, garlic and basil; mix well to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
• Evenly divide and spread the mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
• Top with the sliced tomatoes, then sprinkle a small amount of salt over the tomato slices.
• Broil about 5-inches away from heat with the oven door partially open for about 5 minutes.
• Cut into desired size slices.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Split the bread in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cut side with the olive oil. Bake until golden brown and toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
• While still warm, rub the cut side of the bread halves with the garlic. Cut the tomato in half and rub it on the bread halves.
• Sprinkle with course salt, then cut into 4 pieces.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the baguette, and mix until smooth.
• Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then spread the butter mixture evenly on both sides of the baguette.
• Place on a tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown on the edges.
• Slice, cool, then serve.
• Enjoy!