Description
Cheesy pesto garlic bread is a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish. It features bread topped with a mixture of garlic, pesto, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup of pesto
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix the pesto, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly on both halves of the bread.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the pesto mixture.
- Try using different types of cheese for varied flavor.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesy pesto garlic bread, garlic bread, pesto bread, cheesy bread