Basil Pesto Bread Rounds Recipe
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Basil Pesto Bread Rounds

By: Sherbg 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (85)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
6 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 375 | Total Fat: 22.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2005 by LMAREK50   view full review
I did the same thing another reviewer suggested because I was short on time. I toasted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by Sameen   view full review
I tried it with precooked baguettes - the pesto rounds were absolutely delicious! they can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by LESLEYfromWI   view full review
This was very good. Followed the directions exactly. Big hit with my family.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by EMMASMOMMY   view full review
Excellent! Just watch them so they don't get too brown...the broil and bake times in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by Midnyte   view full review
Very popular at my Christmas Eve buffet! Yummy flavor and nice, creamy consistency. I think I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by SURFENBABY   view full review
This was such a hit at my husbands brithday party, But I did not cook it served it cool and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2005 by ARMAXWELL   view full review
I loved this!! Will make these all the time, I'm sure.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2004 by DesertBorn54   view full review
Fattening but fabulous! I suppose you could use lite mayo, but I hate the taste of it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2004 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
Thanks
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by jmgarner2003   view full review
Made this with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and we loved it. Great flavor and easy to make. In...

 

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