Description
Indulge in this Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread, a delightful combination of flavors featuring basil pesto, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on a crispy French or Italian bread base. Perfect as a side for pasta dishes or grilled meats.
Ingredients
French Bread:
1 loaf (halved lengthwise)
Basil Pesto:
1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter:
3 tablespoons (softened)
Garlic Cloves:
3 (minced)
Mozzarella Cheese:
1 1/2 cups (shredded)
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup (grated)
Parsley:
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the bread: Mix softened butter and minced garlic. Spread over bread halves.
- Add pesto and cheeses: Spread pesto on bread, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Broil: Optionally broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought pesto.
- For extra flavor, try adding sun-dried tomatoes or red pepper flakes.
- Great as a side for pasta, soups, or grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg