Open-Face Pesto, Cheddar And Tomato Baguette Sandwi

Name: Open-Face Pesto, Cheddar And Tomato Baguette Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 crusty french baguette; 1 1/2 cups sliced cherry tomatos; 2 cups shredded white extra sharp cheddar; 4 cups fresh basil; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Toast pine nuts - place in a dry skillet over low-medium heat, stir frequently until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pine nuts immediately from the pan and place on a heat proof plate to keep the nuts from continuing to toast. Set aside to cool.
2
Pesto - place basil, olive oil, cooled toasted pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a food processor and process until all Ingredient are finely chopped. Scrape down the sides and process again to make sure all are incorporated. Add parmesan and process until smooth.
3
Sandwich - Turn on your oven's broiler. Cut baguettes into 1/4 and slice lengthwise, spread pesto over baguette, add sliced tomatoes and cheddar. Place sandwiches on an oven safe baking sheet and put under broiler. Broil for about 3 minutes. Keep an eye on your sandwiches. Each oven is different and you may need more or less time to melt the cheese. You are looking for the cheese to melt and brown a bit but not burn.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 crusty french baguette, 1 1/2 cups sliced cherry tomatos, 2 cups shredded white extra sharp cheddar, 4 cups fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Open-Face Pesto, Cheddar And Tomato Baguette Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Open-Face Pesto, Cheddar And Tomato Baguette Sandwich

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