Garlic and Chilli Cheese Braai Baguette
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/garlic-chilli-baguette/
We’re trying 4 ways with our freshly baked baguettes, a.k.a french loaf! Which one will you love most? It’s time to try this simple Garlic & Chilli braai baguette!
Keen to try the 3x other ways?
- Seared Steak and Tomato Canapés
- Blueberry and Cream Cheese Bread Pudding
- Chorizo, Bacon and Mozzarella Subs
Cooking Methods
- Braai
Serves
1Prep Time
30 minutesCooking Time
15 minutesIngredients
For the garlic and basil butter:
- 60ml (1/4 cup) butter, softened
- 30ml (1 Tbsp) basil pesto
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To assemble:
- 1 x Food Lover’s Market French loaf (35cm)
- 60ml (1/4 cup) Food Lover’s sweet chilli sauce
- 125ml (½ cup) Food Lover’s mozzarella, finely grated
Directions
For the garlic and basil butter:
- Combine all ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
- Slice the French loaf diagonally about 2cm apart without cutting right through. Spread the garlic and basil butter in all the slices on both sides, then top with sweet chilli sauce and stud the slices with mozzarella.
- Wrap the loaf in tin foil and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly browned and the cheese has melted.