Cheesy French Bread with Three Variations

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread, unsliced

Garlic Parmesan Topping:

• 1 cup (8 oz.) Sargento® Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Herbed Cheddar Topping:

• 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® Fancy Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Swiss Fondue Topping:

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp. dry white wine
• 2 Tbsp. minced green onion
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Swiss Cheese

Directions

1. 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.
2. For Garlic Parmesan Topping: Combine Ricotta cheese, garlic and basil; mix until well combined. Stir in Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
3. For Herbed Cheddar Topping: Combine mayonnaise, bacon, if desired, chives and Italian seasoning; mix well. Stir in Cheddar cheese.
4. For Swiss Fondue Topping: Combine mayonnaise, wine and green onions; mix well. Stir in Swiss cheese.