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The Best Pesto Garlic Bread Recipe
Pesto Garlic Bread is made with a crusty loaf that is coated with a heavenly mixture of pesto and butter infused with garlic. Serve it as an appetizer or with soup or salad.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 252 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 lb loaf of bread cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup pesto butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Slice bread in half lengthwise through the middle to make 2 halves and place bread halves on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Make pesto butter.
- Spread pesto butter on both sides of the bread.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
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Notes
- How to Store Pesto Garlic Bread?
- Pesto Garlic Bread should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Can I freeze Pesto Garlic Bread?
- Yes, you can freeze it. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- The best type of bread to use for garlic bread is crusty bread with a chewy texture. This type of bread will hold up well to the pesto garlic butter mixture without becoming soggy or falling apart. French bread, Italian bread, and sourdough bread are all great options to use for garlic bread.
- How to Store Pesto Garlic Bread? Pesto Garlic Bread should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Can I freeze Pesto Garlic Bread? Yes, you can freeze it. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.