Grilled Pesto Breadsticks with Goat Cheese-Pesto Spread Recipe

Grilled Pesto Breadsticks with Goat Cheese-Pesto Spread Recipe

  • 11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature
  • 2 7-ounce containers prepared pesto
  • 1 1-pound French bread baguette, cut into 6-inch lengths
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  1. Purée goat cheese in processor.Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving)
  2. Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brown, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.