Pesto Cheesy Bread

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12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    7 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Pesto Cheesy Bread

Pesto Cheesy Bread is made by slicing hoagie rolls into sections and spreading pesto sauce between the cuts. Generous amounts of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are layered on top, then baked until melted and the bread develops a crispy edge. Served with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, this bread offers a savory, gooey texture with herbaceous pesto flavor and a golden cheesy crust.

Description

This Pesto Cheesy Bread starts with large hoagie rolls sliced into thick portions while remaining connected in the center. Pesto sauce is brushed inside, soaking the bread with basil and garlic notes. Mozzarella provides pull-apart gooeyness, and Parmesan adds a nutty, sharp contrast. Baking at 350°F crisps the outer bread and melts the cheese, creating a satisfying combination of textures.

The bread is best served warm alongside marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, which adds a tangy complement to the cheesy, herbed bread. The recipe is straightforward and relies on layering to achieve flavorful results.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • hoagie rolls large
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • cup  mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 1/2  cup  Parmesan Cheese , shredded
  • marinara sauce for serving, or pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the two hoagie rolls into 2-inch wide portions but leave it attached in the middle.
  3. Brush pesto sauce onto the bread.
  4. Top the bread with the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and bake until crispy, about 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 551mg (23%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 552IU (11%) Calcium 334mg (33%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 551mg 23%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 552IU 11%
Calcium 334mg 33%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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