Description
Cheesy pesto garlic bread is a delicious and easy appetizer that combines the flavors of garlic, pesto, and melted cheese on crispy bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix pesto, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or store-bought pesto.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesy pesto garlic bread