The combination of pesto and mozzarella works wonderfully in warm bread.
Wind Lindgren
Pesto-mozzarella bread is perfect for dark autumn evenings. Traditional French bread is perfect for breading this hearty treat that can be eaten warm.
The idea is to cut slits in the whole bread, which are filled with tasty fillings. After that, the bread is roasted in the oven until the crust is crispy, but the inside is soft and juicy. Let the cheese melt properly between the bread.
The stuffed bread is perfect for weekend treats, and the cheese curds found in the fridge or leftovers from sauce jars are also good for filling. Also try, for example, cold meats, herbal butter or blue cheese.
Pesto mozzarella bread
1 French bread
1 ball of mozzarella
approx. 0.5 dl of pesto
1 clove of garlic
0.5 dl of high-quality olive oil
1 dl grated cheese
1. Cut slits in the French bread that reach almost to the bottom of the bread.
2. Squeeze a clove of garlic into the oil and mix.
3. Brush the garlic oil into the bread slices.
4. Spread pesto and mozzarella slices on the cuts as well.
5. Finally, sprinkle grated cheese between the bread.
6. Roast at 200 degrees on the bottom level of the oven for about 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted properly between the bread and the surface of the bread has acquired a hint of golden brown color.
7. Serve warm.