• 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 fresh French baguettes, halved lengthwise

Created by: Chef Forrest D. Waldo, II C.E.C.

Blend cheese and butter in processor until smooth. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

Preheat broiler. Broil bread crust side up until crisp. Turn and broil cut side until light brown. Spread cheese mixture over cut side of bread. Sprinkle liberally with pepper. Broil until cheese bubbles and begins to brown. Remove from broiler and cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces.

This recipe serves 12 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 12 only.

Per serving: calories 222, fat 21.7g, 87% calories from fat, cholesterol 61mg, protein 5.3g, carbohydrates 2.3g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 0.4g, sodium 146mg, diet points 6.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 0.7, Fat: 3.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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