Pesto Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
French bread topped with melted mozzarella and pesto, then baked. Served with a side of Mellow red sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- 2
Make Garlic Oil
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with olive oil. Brush this mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- 3
Add Pesto and Cheese
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the garlic oil on the bread halves. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
- 4
Bake
Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 5
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Cut into slices and serve warm with a side of Mellow red sauce for dipping.
