Description
Elevate your meals with this Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread that features a perfect blend of garlic, basil pesto, and melted cheese for an irresistible flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French baguette or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Add the Pesto: Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over the garlic butter.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto layer.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional Broiling: For a golden brown and crispy cheese top, broil the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh bread: A crusty baguette or Italian loaf works best for texture.
- Broiling: Be cautious when broiling to achieve the perfect crispy cheese without burning.
- Cheese mix: A combination of mozzarella and Parmesan gives a gooey, rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg