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Grilled Stuffed French Bread

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 18, 2005
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Create an extraordinary cheesy pesto grilled bread thanks to a purchased French loaf. The do-ahead tip makes it even easier!

Grilled Stuffed French Bread

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 3
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (8 ounces) or 1/2 loaf (1-pound size) unsliced French bread
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto or basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray 18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    Cut bread loaf diagonally into 12 slices to within 1/2 inch of bottom of loaf. Spread pesto on both sides of slices. Sprinkle slices with cheese. Securely wrap loaf in foil.
  • Step 
    3
    Grill bread uncovered 5 to 6 inches from medium heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until hot.

Nutrition

225 Calories
12g Total Fat
10g Protein
20g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
225
Calories from Fat
105
Total Fat
12g
0%
Saturated Fat
4g
0%
Cholesterol
10mg
0%
Sodium
440mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
22%
22%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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