How to Make Basil Pesto Bread Rounds - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the aroma of freshly baked bread that instantly makes a house feel like a home. And when you add the delicious flavor of basil pesto to the mix, you have a recipe that is sure to become a family favorite. These basil pesto bread rounds are perfect for serving as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a light lunch.

What makes this recipe so special is the combination of homemade bread and homemade pesto. The bread is soft and fluffy on the inside, with a crisp, gold...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup basil pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 6 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting. 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. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
  • Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. 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.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 648mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 116mg