Cheesy Garlic Bread & Pesto Recipe
Make Cheesy Garlic Bread & Pesto Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Pesto
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare Garlic Butter
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic cloves (4) and salt (1 tsp). Stir until well combined and fragrant.
- 3
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French baguette in half lengthwise. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) and grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup) evenly over the buttered bread.
- 6
Bake the Bread
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
Pesto Preparation
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves (2 cups), pine nuts (1 cup), garlic clove (1), Parmesan cheese (0.5 cup), salt (0.5 tsp), and black pepper (0.25 tsp).
- 8
Blend the Pesto
Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped. While the processor is running, gradually add olive oil (1 cup) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the pesto and adjust with more salt, pepper, or olive oil if needed.
