Pesto Cheese Bread
Cuisine: Appetizer
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Serves: 6-8 appetizer servings
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ¼ cup almonds
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 loaf French bread
- 3 tbsp. melted butter
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place basil, almonds, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Cut the loaf of bread. As seen in the photos above, you can cut the bread in half lengthwise and then cut into pieces, or cut it into rounds.
- Brush the bread with melted butter. Spread with pesto and then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasty and golden brown.
- Serve immediately, enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/pesto-cheese-bread/
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