Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Garlic Bread & Pesto Recipe

Inspired by Salute Italian Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Garlic Bread

Pesto

Method

Garlic Bread Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Mix the minced garlic and chopped parsley into the softened butter, and add salt. Stir until well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the French baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the baguette.

  3. 3

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the baguette halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Pesto Preparation

  1. 4

    Blend the Pesto Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and a garlic clove. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.

  2. 5

    Add Olive Oil

    While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Scrape down the sides as needed.

  3. 6

    Season the Pesto

    Add salt and pepper to taste, then pulse a few more times to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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