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Basil Pesto Bread

SUBMITTED BY: KBehrens2 PHOTO BY: LESLEYfromWI

"At a recent party our friends went wild over this. A simple pesto is spread on Italian bread and layered with roma tomatoes and cheese. It takes a little time, but it is worth it. I freeze the basil in ice cube trays, then put the cubes in freezer bags. You can easily take out and thaw what you need. Enjoy!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 16 slices

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree the basil leaves, olive oil and garlic. Mix in the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Continue processing until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Preheat the broiler.
  3. Slice Italian bread to desired thickness. Spread a layer of pesto on each slice. Top with roma (plum) tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
  4. Place topped bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by JENN_77
Yummy, I used a baguette. I would have given it 5 stars if you instructed to lightly toast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2003 by Melissa
I had so much basil in my garden, I was not sure what to do with it all. We tried this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by MORO
These are so freaken good! My husband and kids love these so much that I have to double the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by Debeye
I used this recipe for New Years Eve and it was wonderful. I had already prepared Pesto and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by HeatherM
Great recipe. I've made it several times and have received rave reviews each time. I do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2005 by MADDIECAT
Wonderful. I made this with premade pesto, put a little extra shredded paremsen cheese and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by BANSREEPARIKH
I didn't use the pesto recipe from this recipe, but made my own with cilantro, basil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by PHLORADA
Awesome! My fiance doesn't prefer basil but loves this! Always the first to go at parties! Use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2005 by Flower Fan
I only had shredded mozzarella cheese and this turned out great! It was a perfect 'light... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by JIJIBUG
My friend Jennifer & I made this for ourselves.. We loved it! We will definiatly be making... MORE

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