Tuesday, June 15, 2010

baguette + pesto + garlic = yum!

here is another one of my favorite appetizer recipes. i found it on allrecipes.com, and it is always a hit at parties.
Basil Pesto Rounds

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.

2 comments:

Amy said...

Oh you are killing me with the yumminess! These look absolutely delicious! Is this Michael made bread too? ;) I need that ciabatta recipe, and maybe the french bread one too! hehe

The Little Things Mama said...

Amy...these are soooo easy to make! And to be quite honest, I bought the baguette at krogers ;) I don't share michael's bread!