Description
Cheesy pesto garlic bread is a delicious appetizer or side dish that combines the flavors of garlic, cheese, and pesto on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Italian bread
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic oil mixture on the cut sides of the bread.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for the best flavor.
- Try adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesy pesto garlic bread, garlic bread, pesto bread, cheesy bread