Bread: Pesto Garlic

You didn’t think I would share that soup and not the memorable bread I served with it, did you?

Meet the most unfussy garlic bread on the planet.

You only need 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes total and you have a flavor-packed herby garlic bread ready to enjoy. It’s flavor-packed with pasta or seafood, soup or salad. And if you love pesto (and bread) like A regular here pesto (and bread), you could even use it to make a sandwich.

To cook this Pesto Garlic Bread Set out:

• baguette (small) – These usually come in a 2-pack and sometimes are called demi baguettes. If a take and bake, bake before making the garlic bread.
• pesto – From-scratch or store-bought is fine too.
• parmesan cheese – Freshly grated is go-to.

Slice your small (demi) baguette in half horizontally and place on a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet.

NOTE: If your baguette is a “take-and-bake”, bake it per package instructions before making this pesto garlic bread.

Divide 1/3 cup pesto among both halves and spread in an even layer.

Slip the pan onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake 4 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue baking for another 3 to 4 minutes (check often in the last few minutes to avoid overly browning the bread).

The edges should be golden browned and the bottom crispy.

Immediately sprinkle with the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. About 2 tablespoons per halve.

Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Serve with simply about anything, like pasta or this tortellini pasta alla vodka soup.

How To Store Leftover Kitchen-made Garlic Bread:

Wrap tightly in aluminum foil or a resealable bag and store at room temperature for 1 to 2 days or refrigerate for longer.

How To Reheat Kitchen-made Garlic Bread:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wrap any leftovers in aluminum foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Enjoy! And if you give this Pesto Garlic Bread recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!