Pesto toasts^
24 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | cup | Fresh basil leaves |
| 2 | cloves | Garlic |
| ½ | cup | Olive oil |
| 1 | cup | Grated Parmesan |
| 5 | tablespoons | Mayonnaise |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | French or sourdough baguette | |
| Cut in twenty four slices | ||
| 24 | Fresh basil leaves for | |
| Garnis, optional | ||
Directions
Finely chop garlic and basil in processor. Gradually pour in oil while machine is running; process until smooth. Mix in cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together pesto and mayonnaise; season.
Preheat broiler. Lightly brown one side of bread on one side. Spread pesto on untoasted side to within ¼" of edges. Broil until bubbly, do not burn. Garnish, if desired.
Bon Appetit 10-95
Shared by Carolyn Shaw 12-95
Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-29-95