31 August, 2008

Parmesan Basil Bread

4 slices homemade 7-grain or 9 grain bread
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup shredded (not powdered) Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Paprika to taste

Start with a slice of home-made 7-grain bread. Toast on one side. Spread the untoasted side thickly with good mayonnaise. Mix the Parmesan and chopped basil, and cover the mayo and bread. It should be quite thick. Sprinkle paprika for appearance and taste. Broil until the basil begins to wilt and the Parmesan begins to brown, about 4 minutes.

Review: This makes a great bedtime snack. If you want to lighten it up, use less mayonnaise (though the mayo does contribute to the flavor). I might try it with a little lemon juice mixed into the mayo, or sprinkled on top of the mix.

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