basil pesto bread rounds

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.