Pesto French Bread Recipe
Tasty Asiago French baguette brushed with fresh homemade green pesto. Topped with provolone and parmesan cheese then oven baked until crisp. (Add Marinara sauce $1.50)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Make the Pesto
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Spread a generous amount of the homemade pesto onto the cut sides of the baguette.
- 3
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the provolone cheese evenly over the pesto-covered baguette halves, and then top with additional Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Bake the Bread
Place the baguette halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are crispy.
- 5
Serve
Remove from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve warm. Optionally, serve with marinara sauce on the side.
