Pesto Parmesan Spread Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped red or green onion

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (1/4 cup)

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices

shredded Parmesan cheese

paprika or cayenne pepper

Directions:

Blend parsley, basil, onion, garlic, and grated Parmesan in a food processor. Add cream cheese and butter, blending thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Just before serving, spread cheese mixture on French bread slices. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan. Broil 1 to 3 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Sprinkle with paprika or cayenne. Serve immediately.

Yields: 1-1/2 cups