Best 11 Parmesan And Pesto Toasts Recipes

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Parmesan and pesto toasts are a delectable appetizer or snack that combine the rich, nutty flavor of parmesan cheese with the aromatic and herbaceous notes of pesto. These toasts are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to fancy dinner parties. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delightful and visually appealing dish that will impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PESTO DIP WITH PARMESAN TOAST



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"We created this recipe at my office when we had leftover mayonnaise and pesto and weren't sure what do to with them. We figured it out and fell in love with this no-fuss dip." -Laurel Churchman, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings (2-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups mayonnaise
1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place baguette slices on greased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Turn slices over; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pesto, garlic powder and remaining cheese. Serve with toast slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PESTO & PARMESAN AVOCADO TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto & Parmesan Avocado Toast Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bread, avocado, pesto, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

bread, toasted
½ avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Spread pesto on toast.
  • Top with sliced avocado and shaved parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 0 grams

BASIL PESTO BREAD ROUNDS



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A very easy, versatile recipe of a pesto topping on French bread slices. One of my most requested recipes! Great for potlucks or as an accompaniment to soup or salad meals. Try them with sun-dried tomato pesto!

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
  • Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

KALE PESTO TOASTS WITH RED ONIONS + GRILLED PEACHES



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A quick blanch helps take away the bitterness in the kale for the pesto. A bit of lemon brightens it up and help the pesto retain its bright, green color.

Categories     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Kale     Sponsor

Yield Makes 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the kale pesto:
1 small bunch of kale
2 small cloves garlic
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the toasts:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 peaches
1 fresh loaf of bread
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 ounces shaved parmesan, for garnish
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water up to a boil. Set aside a bowl of ice water. Remove the thick stems from the kale. Blanch the kale for 30 seconds, just enough to take the raw edge off, and then quickly shock it in the ice water. Transfer it to a colander to drain. You should have about a heaping cup of blanched kale.
  • For the pesto, into a food processor, add the garlic, pine nuts and salt and run until smooth. Add the drained kale and basil and give it a few more pulses to break down. Add in the Parmesan and let it run, drizzle in the olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Add the lemon juice and pulse again. Taste for salt and transfer to a container until needed. The pesto can be made a day in advance.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • Pit the peaches and cut them each into 8 wedges each. Toss them in the olive oil and grill for 3 minutes per side, being careful not to overcook.
  • Cut four, 1" slices of fresh bread and toast it lightly. Spread desired amount of pesto on top and distribute a few peach slices and red onion per toast. Garnish with shaved parmesan and fresh ground pepper.

PESTO PARMESAN CHIPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded parmesan cheese, pesto, salt, pepper

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 32 chips

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, pesto, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon cheese mixture into a greased mini muffin tin.
  • Bake 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges are slightly brown.
  • Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PARMESAN TOASTS



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound day-old country-style bread, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet in one layer. Season them with salt and pepper and dust them with the Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SUNNY'S WINNING PESTO AND RICOTTA TOAST



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmesan
1 clove garlic
Kosher salt
Zest of 1 lemon
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked
Pinch red pepper flakes
Olive oil, to drizzle
1 Italian baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
1 cup ricotta
Red pepper flakes, for sprinkling
Lemon wedges, optional
Flaky salt, optional

Steps:

  • For the pesto: Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a food processor add the pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, a pinch of salt, lemon zest, basil and pepper flakes and pulse. Slowly add olive oil while you pulse until the pesto comes together into a consistency that can be scooped without dripping. Transfer to a bowl or resealable container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the toast: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with nonstick aluminum foil and brush gently with olive oil on both sides. Bake until the edges are golden and the bread is crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Spoon some ricotta onto each crostini. Top with the pesto and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon and pinch of flaky salt if you like. Serve.

THE BEST CLASSIC PESTO



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Peppery, tangy, creamy, and fresh-tasting - this pesto has it all. It's a great way to use up the bounty of your summer herb garden, and each batch will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! Use it to dress up pasta, potatoes, eggs, sauces, marinades, or soups. Spread it on bread and top with grilled chicken and tomatoes for a delightful open-faced sandwich. Or, stir a spoonful into mayonnaise for a homemade pesto aioli.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
2 large cloves garlic
¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 395 mg

PESTO PARMESAN BREAD



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This recipe makes a large, pretty, round loaf with a lovely light texture, mildly seasoned with Parmesan and pesto. For flavor variations, Michele Burns of St. Albert, Alberta suggests substituting chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives...or cinnamon and raisins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/3 cups water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the Parmesan and pesto. , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a ball. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; brush with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PASTA WITH PESTO AND PARMESAN



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Make and share this Pasta With Pesto and Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by louisette69

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb linguine (or taglierini)
1/4 cup pine nuts
100 g fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus shavings of
parmesan cheese, to garnish
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling water until "al dente". Drain and return to the pan.
  • While the pasta is cooking, mix the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow stream until a smooth paste is formed.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Toss the pesto through the hot pasta until it is thoroughly distributed.
  • Garnish with shavings of fresh Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 104.4, Carbohydrate 87.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 19.3

PARMESAN AND PESTO TOASTS



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Categories     Bread     Vegetable     Appetizer     Healthy

Yield 40 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bagette
16 large sun-dried tomatoes
150g (4 3/4 ounces) fresh Parmesan cheese
Pesto
1 cup (50g/1 2/3 oz) firmly packed fresh basil leafs
2 tbs chopped fresh chives
4 tbs pine nuts
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup (60ml/2 fl oz) olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into thin slices and toast the slices under a hot grill until they are golden brown. To make Pesto. Place the basil leafs, chives, pin nuts, garlic and olive oil in a food processor. Process 20 to 30 seconds, until smooth. Spread the pesto mixture evenly over the toasted slices. Top with stripes of tomato and shavings of Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality bread for your toasts. A good quality bread will be sturdy enough to hold the toppings without getting soggy.
  • Use a variety of toppings to create different flavor combinations. Some popular options include pesto, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and bacon.
  • Be generous with the toppings. Don't be afraid to pile on the pesto, cheese, and other ingredients. This will make your toasts more flavorful and satisfying.
  • Toast the bread until it is golden brown and crispy. This will help to hold the toppings in place and prevent them from falling off.
  • Serve the toasts immediately. Parmesan and pesto toasts are best enjoyed when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Parmesan and pesto toasts are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They are perfect for a party or potluck, or for a simple meal at home. With their delicious flavor and crispy texture, parmesan and pesto toasts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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