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

Time 20m

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

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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.