Crumbs: Fancy(ish) Carb-craving Pesto Garlic Bread

A recipe for those of us who could eat an entire baguette in one sitting

Crumbs: Pesto garlic bread Bailey Brockett | Argonaut
Crumbs: Pesto garlic bread Bailey Brockett | Argonaut

If you’ve recently made any sort of pesto pasta dish, and have extra pesto sitting in your fridge, or are maybe just craving an entire loaf of bread, I have a solution to all your problems! Whether you choose to pair this recipe with dinner or make it your dinner, no one is judging. 

Prep time: 20 minutes 

Servings: 4-8 

Ingredients:  

1 baguette  

Pesto, homemade or store-bought  

Minced garlic 

Italian seasoning 

Butter   

Grated parmesan cheese  

Directions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.  
  1. Slice the entire baguette into 1-inch-thick slices.  
  1. Generously butter each slice. 
  1. Spread a thick layer of pesto over each slice.  
  1. Sprinkle minced garlic over each slice and spread evenly.  
  1. Sprinkle on the Italian seasoning. 
  1. Top with as much parmesan cheese as your heart desires.  
  1. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until edges are brown and crispy.  

Bailey Brockett can be reached at [email protected]  

About the Author

Bailey Brockett Junior at the University of Idaho, majoring in Journalism with a minor English. I write for the LIFE section of the Argonaut as well as writing for Blot.

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