Hot Ponderosas!

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Hot Ponderosas are an interesting variation of garlic toast baguettes that work nicely for outdoor grilling and cookouts. We cooked this one up while I was living in the mountains and cooking almost all of our meals outside. Be careful - they will flame FAST, so be quick with the tongs!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • 5 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 ½ tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

  • 3 ½ tablespoons herbes de Provence

  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 thin baguette, cut into thick slices

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill for high heat.

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and mix in the garlic, blue cheese, herbes de Provence, red pepper, sea salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

  3. Dunk each baguette slice in the butter mixture to thoroughly coat. Place slices in a bowl, and toss with any remaining butter mixture.

  4. Place the baguette slices on the prepared grill, and toast 1 minute on both sides, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
13g Fat
17g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 66mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.