frança Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini French Bread

1. 4 mini pains français
2. 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, rolled
3. 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
4. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
6. Salt and pepper to taste
7. 1 tablespoon of melted butter

1. Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (175 ° C).
2. Cut the tops off each mini French toast and scrape a little bit of the inside to create room for filling
3. In a bowl mix cream cheese, mozzarella, chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth
4. Fill each loaf with the cream cheese mix.
5. Brush the tops with melted butter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until bread is golden brown and filling is warm.

AIR FRYER METHOD:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the mini French bread in half lengthwise.
3. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, chopped herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each bread half with the cream cheese mixture.
5. Place the stuffed bread in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
6. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips:

– Use a high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor.
– Don’t overfill the bread, as the cream cheese will expand during cooking.
– Experiment with different herbs and seasonings to create unique flavor combinations.

By using the air fryer, you’ll achieve a crispy exterior and a tender interior, all with much less oil than traditional frying methods. Bon appétit!