Description
Basil Pesto Bread Rounds are crispy, cheesy bites made with French baguette slices topped with a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, basil pesto, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a savory appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French baguette into ½-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, basil pesto, minced garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a generous amount of the pesto mixture on each baguette slice.
- Sprinkle a little salt over the top to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, broil the bread rounds for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- If you prefer a stronger pesto flavor, you can add more basil pesto to the spread.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread round
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg