Sausage Pesto Garlic Bread
Sausage Pesto Garlic Bread starts with buttery, crunchy garlic bread, then it’s topped with an Italian sausage and pesto mixture before being baked with lots of melty cheese. Served with marinara sauce for dipping, it’s loaded with bold Italian flavors!
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 541kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Stick Unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Italian loaf 10 oz or larger
- 1 Pound Italian sausage
- 3/4 Cup Basil pesto
- 2 Cups Mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Slice the Italian loaf in half lengthwise, spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides, and place on the baking sheet, butter side up.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the bread toasts, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, then drain the excess fat.
- Stir the basil pesto into the sausage then remove from the heat and stir in about 2/3 of each of the cheeses.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and evenly spread the sausage mixture over both halves.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Slice then serve with marinara and extra pesto for dipping and fresh basil for garnish if desired.
Notes
Storing:
This sausage pesto garlic bread can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This sausage pesto garlic bread can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 843mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 704IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg