Classic Cheese
Cheesy French Bread
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 5 min | Servings: 10 | Calories: 437
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
5 min
Servings
10
Calories
437
The ultimate in cheesy goodness, this bread disappears from the table in an instant. Create the topping of your choice: Garlic Parmesan, Herbed Cheddar or Swiss Fondue created with Sargento® Ricotta, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Parmesan or Swiss cheeses.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread, unsliced
- 1 cup (8 oz.) Sargento® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Mozzarella - Fine Cut
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Fine Cut
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. dry white wine
- 2 Tbsp. minced green onion
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Swiss Cheese
Directions
- Split bread in half lengthwise; toast cut-sides lightly under broiler. Spread cut-sides with topping of choice to edge of bread. Preheat broiler. Broil 4 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.
- For Garlic Parmesan Topping: Combine Ricotta cheese, garlic and basil; mix until well combined. Stir in Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- For Herbed Cheddar Topping: Combine mayonnaise, bacon, if desired, chives and Italian seasoning; mix well. Stir in Cheddar cheese.
- For Swiss Fondue Topping: Combine mayonnaise, wine and green onions; mix well. Stir in Swiss cheese.
