Pesto Brie Melts
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Pesto Brie Melts, a perfect blend of rustic charm and gourmet flavor. Featuring crisp slices of toasted baguette topped with rich, creamy Brie cheese, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and a generous spread of fragrant pesto, this recipe delivers indulgent bites brimming with fresh Mediterranean-inspired taste. A touch of olive oil ensures the bread achieves golden perfection, while a sprinkle of salt and pepper enhances every layer of flavor. In just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is ready to wow guests at gatherings, serve as a quick appetizer, or accompany a glass of wine for a relaxing evening snack. Garnished with fresh basil for a fragrant finish, these cheesy, flavor-packed melts are a true crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette or crusty bread
- 0.5 cup pesto
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Lay them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Brush one side of each slice lightly with olive oil and place them oil-side up on the baking sheet.
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
While the bread toasts, slice the Brie cheese into thin pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on the oiled side of each slice.
Top each slice with a piece of Brie cheese, followed by a halved cherry tomato.
Season the melts with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the Brie is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using.
Serve warm and enjoy your gooey, flavorful Pesto Brie Melts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.8 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4864 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.5 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 101.3 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 914 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1598 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
