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| Home -> [Bakery, Barbecue, Breads, Cheese, Entrees] -> [Basil brie toast Recipe] |
Basil brie toast
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Ingredients:
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| cup | Basil leaves, fresh | | 1/2
| cup | Pine nuts | | 3
| | Garlic, cloves, minced | | 1/4
| tsp | Salt | | 1/2
| cup | Oil, olive | | 1/3
| cup | Cheese, Parmesan, fresh | | | Grated | | 8
| | Bread, white or whole wheat | | | Cut in half, crusts removed | | 3/4
| lbs | Cheese, Brie, sliced thin | | | Thick parts of rind trimmed | | | Off | | | Margarine or butter, melted | | | For brushing on grill rack | | 1
| | Tomato, sliced for garnish | | 1
| | Basil leaves, fresh for | | | Garnish |
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Procedures:
| 1 | For pesto sauce, put basil, pine nuts, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade. | | 2 | Process until pureed. | | 3 | With the machine running, pour oil in a slow, steady stream. | | 4 | Process until sauce is smooth. | | 5 | Spoon sauce into a bowl. | | 6 | Add parmesan cheese. | | 7 | Mix well. | | 8 | Cover and refrigerate. | | 9 | Cover bread with slices of brie cheese. | | 10 | Spread top of cheese with a thin layer of pesto sauce. | | 11 | Prepare grill. | | 12 | When coals are hot, place bread on grill rack, brushed with margarine, about 4 to 6 inches from heat source. | | 13 | Cover. | | 14 | Grill for 1 to 2 minutes. | | 15 | Bread will be toasted on bottom and cheese will be soft and runny. | | 16 | Place two pieces of toast on each plate. | | 17 | Garnish with tomato slices and basil leaves, if desired. serve hot |
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