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5 Ingredient Pesto Cheesy Bread

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 4 Tablespoons Pesto see below for my easy recipe
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Cut the French bread lengthwise to create two halves
  • Combine softened butter and garlic powder, spread onto bread
  • Spoon two heaping tablespoons of pesto onto each half of bread and spread to edges
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on each half of bread
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese melts and starts to bubble. Broil for 1 minute, if desired (watch carefully!)
  • Let cool for a few minutes and cut into sticks. Enjoy!

Notes

Click here for my Easy Basil Pesto recipe!
Other tasty add ons:
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Thinly Sliced Tomatoes
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes