Toasted Pesto Rounds Recipes

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice baguette into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices. You can either slice them as rounds or on the diagonal.
• Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Lightly season one side with salt and pepper.
• Bake 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until bread is crisp and lightly-toasted.* Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite crostini toppings.

BASIL PESTO BREAD ROUNDS

Steps:

• Set oven to broil.
• Arrange the bread rounds/slices in a single layer on a cookie or baking sheet.
• Broil for about 6-7 minutes or until lightly toasted (watch closely that they do not burn).
• Remove then flip the slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan cheese and salt to taste.
• Divide and spread the mixture onto the untoasted tops of each bread slice, then sprinkle lightly with black pepper if desired.
• Bake for about 6-8 minutes, just until they bubble and turn golden.
• Let cool slightly before serving.

PESTO EGG TOAST

Steps:

• Turn the oven to its broiler setting and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
• Add the pesto and red pepper flakes to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Allow to heat for 1 minute. Crack the eggs into the pesto and cook to your liking, 4 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread the sourdough with the garlic mayonnaise. Top with the cheese, then broil until toasted and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top the toasted bread with the sliced tomato and basil leaves. Top with the eggs, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

ROASTED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the stems of the mushrooms, and carefully scrape away the gills using a spoon. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place, rounded side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are beginning to soften and throw off liquid. Remove from the heat and fill with the pesto. Return to the oven and continue to roast until thoroughly softened, about 10 more minutes.

TOASTED PESTO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Combine basil, cheese, garlic and mayo.
• Arrange bread slices in single layer on nonstick baking sheet.
• Broil about 40 seconds or until lightly toasted.
• Turn bread slices over and spread evenly with basil mixture.
• Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned.
• Top evenly with tomato and onion and season with pepper.