PESTO CHEESE BREAD (Pane al pesto e formaggio)

PESTO CHEESE BREAD

Pane al pesto e formaggio

Ingredients

8 slices Italian bread (any good, crusty bread)

4 tbsp. Basil pesto (or other herb pesto), preferably homemade

1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Kosher salt

AND

Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

    • Preheat broiler to 450F+

    • On a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, arrange the eight slices of bread.

    • Spread 1/2 tbsp. of the pesto evenly on each piece.

    • Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the grated Parmesan over each piece.

    • Evenly sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the shredded Mozzarella over each piece.

    • Slide under the broiler, for about 4-5 minutes, until the mozzarella is browned and bubbly.

    • Transfer to a serving platter, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, and serve hot or at room temperature.

Just a little tweak to standard garlic cheese bread.  While great on its own as an appetizer, it is most at home on a plate loaded with spaghetti and meatballs.

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