Description
Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread that will elevate your meals with its 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, then spread it evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For a golden-brown and crispy cheese top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh bread for best texture.
- Be cautious while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg