Parmesan Herb Bread

By newbaucher

Wedges of this delicious, cheese-topped bread go great with spaghetti and other Italian dishes. This loaf also tastes special when dressed up with one of the accompanying spreads.

Ingredients

• Herb Butter:
• 1 ½ cups biscuit/baking mix
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup apple juice
• ¼ milk
• 1 Tbls. dried minced onion
• 1 Tbls. sugar
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 Tbls. minced fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Tomato Butter:
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 4 tsp tomato paste
• Dash cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients just until blended. Spoon into a greased 9-in. round cake pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
In separate small mixing bowls, combine the herb butter and tomato butter ingredients; beat until smooth. Serve the butter with warm bread.