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Grilled Pesto Breadsticks with Goat Cheese-Pesto Spread

4.8

(12)

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

  1. 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.

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