Pesto Garlic Bread

This 3-ingredient Pesto Garlic Bread couldn't be any easier! A demi baguette is halved, slathered with pesto and baked until golden and crispy. Then sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan hot out of the oven for a delicious basil parmesan garlic bread. Serves 8 (one piece per person).

Course Breads & Baked Goods, Side Dishes

Cuisine Italian

Keyword garlic bread, pesto bread

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 8

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 101

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

1 small (demi) baguette (see notes)
1/3 cup pesto
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°.
Slice your small (demi) baguette in half horizontally and place on a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet.
Divide 1/3 cup pesto among both halves and spread in an even layer.
Slip the pan onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake 4 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue baking for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Immediately sprinkle each half with parmesan cheese. About 2 tablespoons per halve.
Transfer to a cutting board and slice and serve

Notes

NOTE: If your baguette is a “take-and-bake”, bake it per package instructions before making this pesto garlic bread.

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