Pesto Bread
An easy, flavorful bread that's the perfect side dish for so many meals.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 234kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½" thick slices
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- flaky sea salt, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice baguette in half. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash together the softened butter, pesto, parmesan, garlic. Use a fork to mash the butter down and into the other ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Brush or spoon the pesto onto the inner cut halves of the bread. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, just until the bread has a light golden crust.
- Slice the bread. Sprinkle just a few sea salt flakes over the pesto bread. Serve.
Notes
makes approximately 6 side dish servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg