Basil Pesto Bread Rounds
This is a quick, simple yet deliciously perfect pesto topping on French bread slices, which is best served with salad meals or soup. This recipe yields 7- 8 servings.
Basil Pesto Bread Rounds
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- salt to taste
Directions
- 1. First, preheat oven on broiler setting.
- 2. And then, arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don’t burn.
- 3. After that, remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
- 4. Next, set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
- 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
- 6. Lastly, set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
- 7. Basil Pesto Bread Rounds is ready to serve!
ENJOY!
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