French Bread Spread

Transform your ordinary loaf into something extraordinary with this irresistible French Bread Spread recipe! Perfectly crusty French bread is smothered in a creamy, flavor-packed mixture of softened butter, tangy mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic. A sprinkling of fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while a dash of salt and black pepper enhances every savory bite. After a quick bake at 400°F, the bread emerges golden and bubbly, oozing with rich, cheesy goodness. Ready in under 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as an indulgent side dish, appetizer, or snack. Whether you're serving it alongside pasta, pairing it with soup, or enjoying it solo, this easy-to-make bread spread is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 French bread loaf, halved lengthwise

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended and creamy.

Step 3

Place the halved French bread loaf on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.

Step 4

Evenly spread the prepared butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread, making sure to cover the entire surface.

Step 5

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden and the spread is bubbly.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing into portions.

Step 7

Serve warm as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	334 grams (334.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1724

Total Fat 154.20g	198%
Saturated Fat 73.20g	366%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 357mg	119%
Sodium 1929mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 64.70g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2.50g	9%
Total Sugars 2.30g
Protein 26.70g	53%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516mg	40%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 226mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 14.8%