Name: 4-ingredient Cheesy Pesto Bread recipe that’s simple and tasty
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 100g butter, softened; 2 tbsps. basil pesto; 35cm long crusty baguette; 1/2 cup grated pizza cheese

4-ingredient Cheesy Pesto Bread recipe that’s simple and tasty

Add flavour to any meal with this crunchy, cheesy side. It's simple to make and sure to be a winner for mid-week family dinners!

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

100g butter, softened

2 tbsps. basil pesto

35cm long crusty baguette

1/2 cup grated pizza cheese

Method

Step 1

Combine butter and pesto in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

Step 2

Cut baguette at 2cm intervals, about three-quarters of the way through.

Step 3

Spread a heaped teaspoon of the butter mixture evenly between each slice. Spread remaining butter over the top.

Step 4

Place baguette on a 60cm sheet of greased foil. Sprinkle with cheese. Wrap up to enclose. Place on a large oven tray.

Step 5

Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Open foil and scrunch around base of baguette. Return to oven. Cook for a further 7 to 10 minutes, or until crust is
crisp and the top is golden brown. Serve.

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