Basil Pesto Bread Recipe
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Basil Pesto Bread

By: KBehrens2 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 slices
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by JENN_77   view full review
Yummy, I used a baguette. I would have given it 5 stars if you instructed to lightly toast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by PHLORADA   view full review
Awesome! My fiance doesn't prefer basil but loves this! Always the first to go at parties! Use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by PuffNoodle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are so freaken good! My husband and kids love these so much that I have to double the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by HeatherM   view full review
Great recipe. I've made it several times and have received rave reviews each time. I do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2003 by Melissa   view full review
I had so much basil in my garden, I was not sure what to do with it all. We tried this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by BANSREEPARIKH   view full review
I didn't use the pesto recipe from this recipe, but made my own with cilantro, basil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was just excellent and I plan to make it often given it's summer and I'll have a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2005 by Flower Fan Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I only had shredded mozzarella cheese and this turned out great! It was a perfect 'light...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2005 by MADDIECAT   view full review
Wonderful. I made this with premade pesto, put a little extra shredded paremsen cheese and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by JIJIBUG   view full review
My friend Jennifer & I made this for ourselves.. We loved it! We will definiatly be making...

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