Snack Better: Easy Fontina Pesto Toasts
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Snack Better: Easy Fontina Pesto Toasts
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
servings
4
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto sauce
- 2 ounces shredded fontina cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Coat the slices with cooking spray; spread evenly with the pesto.
- Bake 3 minutes. Top evenly with the shredded cheese. Bake 3 more minutes or until the cheese melts. Garnish with the basil leaves, if desired.