With just 4 ingredients from the store, Carla Hall's Cheesy Pull-Apart Pesto Bread is absolutely tasty appetizer to serve to your friends and family.
You will need:
1 loaf French or Italian bread
1/4 cup of melted butter
1 cup store-bought basil pesto
1 and 1/2 cups 3-cheese blend (mozzarella, parmesean, and asiago)
Step-by-step directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the bread on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, make 1" diagonal cuts through the bread, leaving the bottom crust intact. Turn the bread and make diagonal cuts in the opposite direction, creating a crosshatch pattern.
- Meanwhile, pour the melted butter into the cuts of the bread. Then, use a spoon to drip the pesto into the cuts of the bread. Finally, stuff the shredded cheese into the cuts of the bread.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Then, open the foil to expose the top of the bread and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Tip: Use your favorite grated cheese and flavored fillings to personalize your pull-apart bread.
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