Basil Pesto Bread Rounds Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Easter Recipes. (Basil Pesto Bread Rounds Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 6 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Basil Pesto Bread Rounds Recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette

⅔ cup mayonnaise

⅓ cup basil pesto

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

salt to taste

Tarragon and Spice Deviled Eggs

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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

Basil Pesto Bread Rounds Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 375.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 22%

Carbohydrates: 33.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 15.8mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 175.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 88mcg 22%

Calcium: 170.4mg 17%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 23.9mg 9%

Potassium: 115.9mg 3%

Sodium: 648mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 199.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.