Symphony Platter Recipe
Melted mozzarella cheese on grilled garlic bread with fresh pesto.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Pesto
Method
Preparation of Garlic Bread
- 1
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic Mixture
Mince the 4 cloves of garlic and mix them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl.
- 3
Slice the Baguette
Slice the French baguette in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.
- 4
- 5
Preparation of Pesto
- 6
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1/3 cup of pine nuts, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Add Olive Oil
While blending, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 8
Season the Pesto
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste, and blend again to combine well.
Assembly and Serving
- 9
- 10
- 11
Spread the Pesto
Once the cheese is melted, spread a generous amount of the prepared pesto over the melted mozzarella.
- 12
Serve
Slice the baguette halves into individual pieces and serve immediately while warm.