Even those that do not appreciate pesto will surely love this bread. The fact that it’s cheesy, it’s already something that anyone will surely love. Everyone loves cheese, and this recipe is full of it. Serve it as side dish to any main course and everyone will be satisfied.
Our friend over at Weary Chef has this to say about this recipe:
“If you are a garlic bread lover, brace yourself for this cheesy pesto bread recipe!”
I am not just a garlic lover; I am a pesto lover which is why this is the perfect recipe for me to make. I have made this for several times, actually. I just couldn’t say no to anything with cheese and pesto on it. This is quite a favorite in the house that’s why it’s a constant sight in our kitchen counter.
Ingredients
1 pound loaf of Marketside French bread
4 tablespoons Land O Lakes butter, melted
2 tablespoons Classico or homemade pesto
4-6 slices Sargento provolone cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Slice bread into ¾” slices, leaving just the bottom of the crust uncut to hold the loaf together. Move sliced bread to a piece of aluminum foil slightly longer than the loaf. (Don’t worry if you slice the bread all the way through; the foil will fix it.)
Stir together the melted butter and pesto. With a basting brush, spread the butter mixture over the top and inside the slices of the loaf.
Cut the cheese slices into pieces (fourths or smaller depending on the size of your cheese and bread), and slide a piece of cheese into each cut of the loaf.
Crimp the foil to surround the bottom edge of the bread to hold it together and catch any delicious drips. Place directly on rack in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve warm.
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Quick Tip: You could definitely make this without the cheese and still have delicious pesto garlic bread.
Thanks again to Weary Chef for this amazing recipe.
