Basil Pesto Bread Rounds

Name: Basil Pesto Bread Rounds
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette; 0.66666668653488 cup mayonnaise; 0.33333334326744 cup basil pesto; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt to taste

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A very easy, versatile recipe of a pesto topping on French bread slices. One of my most requested recipes! Great for potlucks or as an accompaniment to soup or salad meals. Try them with sun-dried tomato pesto!

Recipe by Sherbg

Published on June 8, 2018

6

Prep Time:

6 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

18 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Directions

Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375	Calories
22g	Fat
34g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 648mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 116mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.