Name: Grilled Pesto Breadsticks with Goat Cheese-Pesto Spread
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature; 2 7-ounce containers prepared pesto; 1 1-pound French bread baguette, cut into 6-inch lengths; 1/4 cup olive oil

Prepared pesto is put to delicious use in this easy and elegant appetizer.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature

2 7-ounce containers prepared pesto

1 1-pound French bread baguette, cut into 6-inch lengths

1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1
Purée goat cheese in processor.Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving)
Step 2
Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brown, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.

TagsBread Toast Sandwich Goat Cheese Cheese Dairy Starter Dinner Vegetarian Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Grilling Food Processor Summer Bon Appétit

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