Garlic Pesto Bread
Garlic bread with pesto, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 Italian Bread loaf
- 1/2-3/4 cup Pesto
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil and Red Pepper Flakes for garish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.1 Italian Bread
- Generously spread about ¼ cup of pesto on each half of the bread, making sure it covers the surface evenly.1/2-3/4 cup Pesto
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto-covered bread, followed by the grated parmesan cheese.8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden and crispy.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes over the top for an extra burst of flavor and color.Fresh Basil and Red Pepper Flakes for garish
- Slice and serve hot.
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Notes
- Serve warm.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 476IUCalcium: 311mgIron: 1mg
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